Rick Allen, drummer for Def Leppard, was reportedly assaulted exterior of his Fort Lauderdale resort on Monday evening (March 13).
Def Leppard had carried out the earlier night at Hard Rock Live in close by Hollywood, Fla., a part of their ongoing tour with Motley Crue. According to 7 News Miami, the incident came about within the entrance driveway space of the Four Seasons resort, when Allen stepped exterior to have a cigarette.
A police report obtained by 7 News particulars what allegedly occurred subsequent. Max Edward Hartley, a 19 year-old from Ohio, ran full pace in the direction of Allen and struck the drummer, “knocking him backwards.” The report additional states that “as a result of (Hartley’s) actions, (Allen) hits his head on the ground causing injury.”
At this level, a girl ran out from the resort to assist Allen. She too was allegedly struck by Hartley and knocked to the bottom. The lady then tried to return into the resort, solely to be pulled again exterior by her hair. Hartley then reportedly fled the world, and was later arrested whereas vandalizing automobiles in a close-by parking storage.
Hartley has been charged with two counts of battery, 4 counts of felony mischief and abusing an aged or disabled grownup.
Allen, who misplaced his left arm in a automotive accident in 1984, offered a sworn assertion to police indicating that he intends to prosecute. At this level, neither the drummer nor Def Leppard have issued a public assertion concerning the incident.
Meanwhile, Def Leppard and Motley Crue will head abroad to proceed their tour. Their subsequent efficiency is scheduled for May 22 in Sheffield, England.
This is a creating story and can be up to date as additional data turns into obtainable.
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