Mike Tyson arrested for knocking out a paparazzi

The photographer will be arrested once he is released from the hospital.

Former boxing star, Mike Tyson ended up behind bars on Wednesday afternoon after he knocked out the paparazzi at the airport in Los Angeles. 43-year-old Tyson injured photographer who was immediately transported to the hospital. Boxer spokeswoman Tammy Brook, said that M. Tyson was provoked, as was agreed by athlete’s attorney and some witnesses.

- Two men got into argument and Mike Tyson reportedly struck a photographer with a single blow to the head - a source from the police said, but refused to disclose more information.

Given that there are many different stories about this event; lawsuit will be raised against both participants. Photographer will be arrested after he is released from the hospital and Mike Tyson was already released from his custody. Mike Tyson was arrested two years go for drug possession and driving under the influence.

- Mr. Tyson did not do anything wrong this time, he was a victim. We will defend his rights – Tyson’s lawyer said after the incident. A representative of the Airport Police, Sergeant Jim Holcomb, said that there were several versions of the incident and that the investigation will determine which one of them is true.