Rick Allen, drummer for Def Leppard, was reportedly assaulted outdoors of his Fort Lauderdale lodge on Monday night time (March 13).
Def Leppard had carried out the earlier night at Arduous Rock Stay in close by Hollywood, Fla., a part of their ongoing tour with Motley Crue. In keeping with 7 Information Miami, the incident passed off within the entrance driveway space of the 4 Seasons lodge, when Allen stepped outdoors to have a cigarette.
A police report obtained by 7 Information particulars what allegedly occurred subsequent. Max Edward Hartley, a 19 year-old from Ohio, ran full velocity in direction of Allen and struck the drummer, “knocking him backwards.” The report additional states that “on account of (Hartley’s) actions, (Allen) hits his head on the bottom inflicting harm.”
At this level, a girl ran out from the lodge to assist Allen. She too was allegedly struck by Hartley and knocked to the bottom. The lady then tried to return into the lodge, solely to be pulled again outdoors by her hair. Hartley then reportedly fled the realm, and was later arrested whereas vandalizing vehicles in a close-by parking storage.
Hartley has been charged with two counts of battery, 4 counts of legal mischief and abusing an aged or disabled grownup.
Allen, who misplaced his left arm in a automotive accident in 1984, offered a sworn assertion to police indicating that he intends to prosecute. At this level, neither the drummer nor Def Leppard have issued a public assertion concerning the incident.
In the meantime, Def Leppard and Motley Crue will head abroad to proceed their tour. Their subsequent efficiency is scheduled for Could 22 in Sheffield, England.
It is a growing story and shall be up to date as additional info turns into out there.
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