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Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa

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5 years ago

May 18, 2019

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked on Saturday by a man who kicked him in the back at a sports event in South Africa that the action hero was hosting.
The bodybuilder and former politician was chatting with fans at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg when a man took a flying leap and kicked him high in the back .
“ Thanks for your concerns , but there is nothing to worry about , ” Schwarzenegger , 71 , said on Twitter .

“ I thought I was just jostled by the crowd , which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you . I’ m just glad the idiot didn ’ t interrupt my Snapchat . ”

Schwarzenegger was in Johannesburg for the annual Arnold Classic Africa , an international multi – sports festival .
“ He was sadly and unexpectedly attacked by a crazed fan as he was doing a walk -through to support athletes , ” the organisers said , adding the attacker — who was immediately apprehended — was known to police for similar incidents in the past.