Ukrainian reporter Vitalii Sediuk – who is known for pranking celebrities – has been arrested on suspicion of battery.
Vitalii Sediuk was reportedly seen jumping over a barrier, hugging and then striking Brad Pitt.
The 25-year-old was wrestled to the floor by bodyguards before being led away in handcuffs by police.
Brad Pitt, who had been signing autographs at the time, was not seriously hurt.
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A spokesperson for the movie company said: “This was an unfortunate and inappropriate incident that is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.”
A police spokesman said Vitalii Sediuk was held in custody on Wednesday night pending $20,000 bail.
“The officers who were handling him said it looked like [the attack] was intentional, but at this point, it remains to be determined,” Sgt. Leonard Calderon told Reuters.
Vitalii Sediuk has a history of red carpet stunts and pranking celebrities.
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