Downing Street on Will Smith: ‘striking someone is never the answer’

Downing Street on Will Smith: ‘striking someone is never the answer’ (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Downing Street has criticised the actions of Will Smith after the actor slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, saying that “striking someone is never the answer”.

The King Richard star stormed the stage after Rock made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, referring to her hair loss.