Angry Slater protests his innocence

Movie star Christian Slater is desperate to fight sexual assault charges in New York, insisting he plans to sue police who arrested him.

The Heathers star was arrested early yesterday after allegedly feeling a woman's bottom in a New York street, while intoxicated.

He grumbled: "This is bulls**t," as police escorted him to court in front of TV cameras, and told reporters he was considering legal action once the incident had been cleared up.

In a statement, Slater's publicist said: "We believe this situation is the result of a misunderstanding and we are hopeful that this will be resolved shortly."

Slater was booked on two sexual misconduct charges and released from police custody. He's due to appear in court again on 14 June.

The arrest is not expected to effect Slater's current run in hit Broadway, New York play The Glass Menagerie.