Britney Spears thanks authorities for their support following alleged assault

Spears was allegedly assaulted on Wednesday by a security guard after approaching French basketball star Victor Wembanyama in a Las Vegas hotel

Britney Spears thanks authorities for their support following alleged assault (Tony DiMaio/PA)

Britney Spears has thanked fans and local authorities for “the tremendous amounts of love and support” she has received, after allegedly being hit in the face in Las Vegas.

The singer said the incident had been “super embarrassing” but she had wanted to share it to “urge people in the public eye to set an example and treat all people with respect”.