Welsh actor Rhys Ifans, who plays the reptilian villain "Lizard" in the upcoming "The Amazing Spider-Man", has shown his villainous attitude during his appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday evening (July 22). He was arrested and cited for battery after an altercation with a security guard.
The 44-year-old actor reportedly confronted a female security guard at the event after it was discovered that members of the his entourage did not have the proper credentials to enter. Police also revealed that Ifans, who smelled of alcohol, became "aggressive and belligerent" and he shoved the guard in order to pass through.
Ifans was allowed to participate in the panel to promote the 'Spider-Man' movie, but the guard made a citizen's arrest after the event.
A spokesman for Sony said that Ifans "deeply regrets the incident."
San Diego police issued a citation for misdemeanor battery in which Ifans is required to pay a fine.
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