Here is a picture of the actor as he left jail today, released on bail, after being questioned for 4 hours

Sources said that Bale was accused of lashing out at his family members – pushing one of them – in an argument over a long-running family dispute.

Bale gave a statement to detectives of his version of events in what was described by police sources as an allegation of a “minor” common assault.

When asked for a comment, his sister, Sharon, originally denied it but then said:

“OK, there was an incident but the police are dealing with it. “It is an extremely sensitive situation. There is nothing more I can say.”

HIs mother is quoted as saying:

“Yes I was there and yes there was a family situation but the police are handling it and I cannot say anymore at the moment.  “We didn’t call the police to the scene. I can’t say anymore but we didn’t call the police.”  

Christian Bale’s lawyer released the following statement:

“Christian Bale attended a London Police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister.  “Mr Bale, who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, and left the station without any charge being made against him by police.”

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Photo: PA