Downey Jr issues statement on son's cocaine arrest

Robert Downey Jr. has released a statement following his son's recent arrest for cocaine possession.

Robert Downey Jr. has released a statement following his son's recent arrest for cocaine possession.

The 'Iron Man 3' actor - who has famously battled with addiction in the past and was arrested numerous times in the 1990s on drug-related charges - believes his oldest child Indio, 20, "likely inherited" his weakness for substance abuse, but will hopefully overcome his issues.

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