Schwarzenegger, former US governor, attacked in South Africa

HOLLYWOOD star Arnold Schwarzenegger was yesterday attacked by a man who kicked him in the back at a sports event in South Africa.

The former governor of California and bodybuilder was chatting with fans at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg when a man took a flying leap and kicked in the back.

In reacting to the attack on his Twitter page, the 71 year old Schwarzenegger said, “Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about.”

“I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.”

Schwarzenegger was in Johannesburg for the annual Arnold Classic Africa, an international multi-sports festival.

“He was sadly and unexpectedly attacked by a crazed fan as he was doing a walk-through to support athletes,” the organisers said, adding the attacker  who was immediately apprehended  was known to police for similar incidents in the past.

Schwarzenegger told organisers he would not press charges.