Bale denies assault allegations

'Batman' star Christian Bale has denied assaulting his mother and sister after he was released from police custody yesterday.

Bale, 34, is alleged to have attacked his mother Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, at London's Dorchester Hotel last Sunday night.

In a statement issued yesterday, a spokesperson for the star said: "Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister.

"Mr Bale, who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police. At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr Bale."

The actor's arrest came just hours after he attended the European premiere of his new Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' in London's Leicester Square on Monday, alongside stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michael Caine.

According to reports, authorities did not attempt to arrest the star until after the high-profile event because they were certain Bale would not flee the country to resist arrest, adding that the lack of severity in the case did not warrant an immediate response.

The actor has reportedly been ordered by police to make a court appearance in September.