Batman star Bale arrested in London (Reuters)

LONDON (Reuters) - Batman star Christian Bale has been arrested in London on allegations of assault, British media reported on Tuesday.

The reports could not be independently confirmed but, when asked if Bale had been arrested, a police spokesman said:

"A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault. He currently remains in custody."

(Reporting by Jeremy Lovell; Editing by Stephen Weeks)