Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood and making criminal threats, police confirmed.
Los Angeles: Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood.
The Canadian-British star was taken into custody after police responded to a call shortly after midnight Monday.
“The investigation revealed that the suspect, later identified as Kiefer Sutherland, entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim) and made criminal threats to the victim,” police said in a statement.
The 59-year-old actor was released a few hours later after posting a bail amount of US$50,000.
Police confirmed that the driver did not suffer any injuries that required medical attention.
Representatives for Sutherland did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The actor is best known for playing counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the hit television series “24.”
His notable film roles include “The Lost Boys” and “Stand by Me”.
