
Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted while on a trip to Johannesburg but will not be pressing charges against the unknown assailant.
Schwarzenegger was attending the Arnold Classic Africa Festival at the Sandton Convention Centre.
While the 71-year-old former bodybuilder was interacting with his fans, a man ran towards him before launching himself feet-first into Schwarzenegger’s back.
“I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you.” Schwarzenegger tweeted shortly after the attack. “I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.”
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.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019
The director of the Arnold Partner for Africa, Wayne Price, said the actor is not intending to open a case.
“It happened unfortunately, it is obviously an assault but Arnold absolutely has no intention of pressing charges,” said Price.
Schwarzenegger took to Twitter and said that he only realised he was kicked when he saw the video.
He also asked fans to instead watch videos of the athletes instead of making the assailant famous.
Do me a favor: instead of sharing the video of the guy who wants to be famous, watch some of our @ArnoldSports athletes like this young hero proving that fitness is for everyone who deserve to be famous. They’re on my Snapchat. pic.twitter.com/EuMynJ7t1n
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019
And if you have to share the video (I get it), pick a blurry one without whatever he was yelling so he doesn’t get the spotlight.
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019
By the way… block or charge? pic.twitter.com/TEmFRCZPEA