Madsen arrested after fight with son

Hollywood star Michael Madsen has been arrested after a fight with his teenage son.

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s statement said the Kill Bill actor was arrested yesterday afternoon at his home in Malibu, California, after police were called about a family disturbance.

Detectives from the Special Victims Bureau are investigating allegations that Madsen was under the influence of alcohol and fought with his son, who did not need medical attention.

Madsen was arrested for investigation of cruelty to a child and taken to the Lost Hills police station.

He is being held on $100,000 (€76,000) bail.

Madsen, 54, is best known for the Quentin Tarantino films 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill'. He recently starred in 'Celebrity Big Brother' in the UK.