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Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked at event in South Africa

Published 19:46 18 May 2019 BST

Reuben Pinder
Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked at event in South Africa

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He was not injured

Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked at a jump-rope competition at the Arnold Classic Africa event in Johannesburg, South Africa. A man, who for some angry felt compelled to ambush a 71-year-old, fly-kicked Schwarzenegger from behind, failing to knock him down. The culprit was pounced on by a man who appeared to be one of the actor's security guard. Schwarzenegger then tweeted out a video of the attack, saying: "And if you have to share the video (I get it), pick a blurry one without whatever he was yelling so he doesn’t get the spotlight. By the way... block or charge?" https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/1129805366513025028 On Facebook, he said: "Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about. I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realised I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat."

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