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October 15, 2009 2:26 PM
Leona Lewis thanks fans after getting a slap
X Factor winner Leona Lewis was slapped at a Waterstones book signing in London yesterday. The singer was signing copies of her new autobiography Dreams. Whether she should be releasing an autobiography at such an early point in her career is another matter entirely. And not a very interesting one at that. Lewis has thanked fans for their supportive messages after she was assaulted.
"Leona is obviously shocked after yesterday but is OK, she would like us to convey her thanks to you all for your kind messages and your support," a representative said in a statement.
Fans had been queueing outside the venue for over five hours to meet the 24-year-old, but were turned away following the incident.
According to The Sun, a man known only as "Peter" has been arrested and Lewis has told police that she intends to press charges. The star was taken to London's Harley Street Hospital and checked for concussion but later released without bruising.
Here's a video of the immediate aftermath on the incident. You can see "Peter" held to the ground and Leona being whisked away by her security.
Posted by mofgimmers on October 15, 2009 in Music, Musical Stars | Permalink
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