In brief
Kiefer Sutherland, known for his roles in '24' and 'Designated Survivor', was arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood. He has been released on a $50,000 bond and is set to appear in court on February 2.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, police have said.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that Sutherland 'entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats' in an incident at 00:15 PST (08:15 GMT) on Monday.
The victim was not injured in the incident, according to the LAPD.
Sutherland, 59, was released after paying a bond of $50,000 (£37,000). He is scheduled to appear in court on February 2. The BBC has reached out to his representatives for comment.
The incident took place at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood and is currently under investigation by the LAPD's Hollywood Division.
Sutherland, renowned for his roles as special agent Jack Bauer on Fox's '24', and as the US president in 'Designated Survivor', is the son of actor Donald Sutherland.
The British-Canadian actor has faced legal troubles in the past, including a DUI arrest in 2007 that resulted in a 48-day jail sentence. He was also arrested for assault in 2009, though that charge was eventually dropped. His most recent arrest took place in 2020 for making an illegal U-turn in Hollywood.
