No-show Naomi gets arrest warrant warning

Naomi Campbell was warned that a warrant will be issued for her arrest if she does not show up in court next month, after she failed to turn up for a hearing today.

The British supermodel was supposed to appear at Manhattan Criminal Court over accusations that she threw a mobile phone at her housekeeper's head.

Her lawyer, David Breitbart, said her absence was not due to professional reasons, but refused to explain further.

Prosecutors told the court that discussions on a possible plea bargain were continuing and the case was adjourned until November 15.

A bench warrant was stayed, but Judge James Gibbons said that if Campbell did not show on the new date, it would take effect.

"I want to make it clear that she is absolutely obliged to appear at the next hearing,'' he said.

"If she fails to appear on that court date, the warrant will go into effect.''