Brad Pitt was the victim of a stunt at the Los Angeles premiere last night Ukrainian serial prankster Vitalii Sediuk hit the actor in the face Security instantly intervened as the violent scuffle broke out Sediuk, 25, was later booked on suspicion of misdemeanor battery Sediuk is a television reporter who often pranks celebrities The actor was attending the Los Angeles premiere of partner Angelina Jolie's new film Maleficent when Vitalii Sediuk jumped over a crowd barrier and struck him.
Security instantly intervened as a violent scuffle broke out outside the El Capitan theatre and Sediuk was dragged to the floor and arrested.
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Attacked: Brad Pitt, right, looks shocked after a man attacked him on the red carpet at Maleficent
Surprise attack: The Ukranian reporter can be seen being arrested, left, while Brad is shielded by his security, right
Shocked: Brad was attacked despite the presence of his large array of security officers
The actor was not standing near Jolie when the attack happened - she was in another section greeting her fans.
Pitt was signing autographs when Sediuk, 25, rushed past barriers and hit him in the face.
Whether exactly this kind of attack had been the intention or not, is not clear.
Violent scuffle: Sediuk was wrestled to the ground by security, nearly losing his trousers in the process
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody on Wednesday night.
Security instantly intervened as a violent scuffle broke out outside the El Capitan theatre and Sediuk was dragged to the floor and arrested.
More pictures below
Attacked: Brad Pitt, right, looks shocked after a man attacked him on the red carpet at Maleficent
Surprise attack: The Ukranian reporter can be seen being arrested, left, while Brad is shielded by his security, right
Shocked: Brad was attacked despite the presence of his large array of security officers
The actor was not standing near Jolie when the attack happened - she was in another section greeting her fans.
Pitt was signing autographs when Sediuk, 25, rushed past barriers and hit him in the face.
Whether exactly this kind of attack had been the intention or not, is not clear.
Violent scuffle: Sediuk was wrestled to the ground by security, nearly losing his trousers in the process
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody
Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Gus Villanueva said Pitt was not seriously hurt and authorities quickly subdued Sediuk, who was arrested for misdemeanor battery and remained in police custody on Wednesday night.
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