Kanye West Arrested In Newcastle

Kanye West has reportedly been arrested in the UK, over an altercation with a photographer.

Paparazzo Terry Blackburn says the incident occurred outside the Tup Tup club in Newcastle, where he claims West pushed his camera into his face - causing cuts and bruises.

Reports say West was arrested at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead this morning (November 14), but he has since been released without questioning.

According to the BBC, a Northumbria Police spokeswoman said Kanye was "arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at a city centre club".

"He was released without charge and no further police action is being taken." Continued the statement.