Pop icon Britney Spears “accidentally hit herself in the face” Las Vegas Police have confirmed.
The star filed a complaint on Wednesday after saying that she was ‘smacked in the face by Victor Wembanyama’s bodyguard’ but Police have confirmed his innocence.
A new statement from the Police said she “pushes her hand off of the player without looking which causes Britney’s hand to hit herself in the face.”
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In a lengthy statement to TMZ Britney said that she was “backhanded” by the basketball stars security guard when she tried to get his attention at a Celebrity hotspot.
According to the outlet Britney was a “fan” of the player going up to him to ask for a photo together.
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According to the publication, the pop star fell to the floor before returning to her table to compose herself.
Earlier today, the police department confirmed no charges would be filed. A statement said: “The LVMPD has concluded its investigation of the alleged battery that occurred on July 5, 2023, at 11 p.m., in the 3700 block of Las Vegas Boulevard. No charges will be filed against the person involved.”
After the incident, Britney took to Twitter and said: “Traumatic experiences are not new to me and I have had my fair share of them. I was not prepared for what happened to me last night.
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“I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner.
“I later went to a restaurant at a different hotel and saw him again.
“I decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success. It was really loud, so I tapped him on the should to get his attention.”
Britney’s husband Sam Asghari had also taken to social media to speak out in defence of the songstress.
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Sam said: “I am opposed to violence in any form, especially without justification in the defense of yourself or someone else who is unable to defend themselves.
“Self-defense can be unavoidable, but the defense of any woman, especially my wife, is not debatable.
“I consider my reaction subdued considering what occurred, and I hope the man in question, learns a lesson and changes his disregard for women.
“Thank you for the support.”
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