Alec Baldwin arrested, charged with assault in New York (CNN)

Actor Alec Baldwin was arrested and charged with assault and harassment Friday following a dispute over a parking spot, according to New York police.

NYPD Lieutenant John Grimpel told CNN the incident occurred on 10th Street in Manhattan.

A 49-year-old man sustained an injury to the left jaw after being punched and was taken to a local area hospital to be treated, police said. He’s in stable condition, police added

Baldwin was charged with assault and harassment and given a desk appearance ticket, the NYPD said.

A representative for Baldwin had no comment when reached by CNN. However, a series of tweets on the Hilaria and Alec Baldwin Foundation account that appear to be from the actor denied the allegations. Read more

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