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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER ATTACKED IN SOUTH AFRICA (VIDEO ATTACHED)

Afnews Editor

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.

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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.

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"Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about,ÔÇØ Schwarzenegger, 71, said on Twitter.

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"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.ÔÇØ

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Schwarzenegger was in Johannesburg for the annual Arnold Classic Africa, an international multi-sports festival.

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"He was sadly and unexpectedly attacked by a crazed fan as he was doing a walk-through to support athletes,ÔÇØ the organisers said, adding the attacker - who was immediately apprehended - was known to police for similar incidents in the past.

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Schwarzenegger told organisers he would not press charges.

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