Mike Tyson Arrested at LAX for Hitting Paparazzi

Former boxing champ Mike Tyson has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after hitting an aggressive paparazzi who harassed him.

According to TMZ, We're told Tyson was at a ticket counter at the United Airlines terminal when the incident occurred. The photographer got punched in the face, hit the ground, got up and began walking, leaving a trail of blood. An LAPD spokesperson said the photographer suffered a minor laceration to the forehead.

Cops say Tyson and the photographer performed citizen's arrests on each other and both are expected to be booked on misdemeanor battery charges.

In an update, Tyson's rep says his action is a self-defense to protect his child (10-month old daughter).

You can't blame Tyson if he acted like this especially if the paparazzo is over aggressive, sometimes it's just annoying.

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