16/03/2009

Chris Tarrant Questioned Over 'Assault'

TV presenter Chris Tarrant has been arrested following an alleged assault during a domestic incident at his home, it has been emerged.

Tarrant, who hosts Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? And Colour of Money, was questioned by officers at Staines police station in Middlesex after a woman claimed she was assaulted.

The 62-year-old was later released without charge.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: "Police officers attended an address in Esher at 12.58am on Thursday March 5 following reports of a domestic dispute.

"A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of assault and taken to Staines Police Station. He was later released without any further action being taken."

It is believed the alleged victim was not Tarrant's former wife, Ingrid, aged 56.

(JM/BMcC)

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