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Winehouse arrested over 'assault' | Winehouse arrested over 'assault' |
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Singer Amy Winehouse has been arrested on suspicion of assault. | Singer Amy Winehouse has been arrested on suspicion of assault. |
The 24-year-old was held after arriving at a police station in central London to be questioned about an incident said to have occurred on Wednesday. | The 24-year-old was held after arriving at a police station in central London to be questioned about an incident said to have occurred on Wednesday. |
A 38-year-old man had claimed he was assaulted by a woman of 24 in the Chalk Farm area of north London, police said. | A 38-year-old man had claimed he was assaulted by a woman of 24 in the Chalk Farm area of north London, police said. |
Winehouse walked up the steps of Holborn police station flanked by a minder, having been surrounded by paparazzi on her arrival. | Winehouse walked up the steps of Holborn police station flanked by a minder, having been surrounded by paparazzi on her arrival. |
"A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after attending a central London police station by appointment," said a Scotland Yard spokesman. | "A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after attending a central London police station by appointment," said a Scotland Yard spokesman. |
Her life continues to ricochet between musical success and personal disaster David Sillito Media dogs Amy's footsteps | |
"She is currently in custody." | "She is currently in custody." |
Winehouse arrived at 1710 BST, more than two hours after she had been expected to be at the police station, and did not speak as she entered the building. | Winehouse arrived at 1710 BST, more than two hours after she had been expected to be at the police station, and did not speak as she entered the building. |
Earlier a spokesman for the singer said she would be attending "voluntarily", by appointment with officers. | Earlier a spokesman for the singer said she would be attending "voluntarily", by appointment with officers. |
Husband's case | Husband's case |
Meanwhile the singer's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, has appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court in east London, where a provisional trial date was set for him to face charges of assault and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. | Meanwhile the singer's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, has appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court in east London, where a provisional trial date was set for him to face charges of assault and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. |
The 25-year-old, who married Winehouse last May, has denied the allegations and is due to stand trial from 2 June. | The 25-year-old, who married Winehouse last May, has denied the allegations and is due to stand trial from 2 June. |
Blake Fielder-Civil married Winehouse in May last year | Blake Fielder-Civil married Winehouse in May last year |
Mr Fielder-Civil will remain in custody until that time. | Mr Fielder-Civil will remain in custody until that time. |
He is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to pub landlord James King of Risley in Derbyshire. | He is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to pub landlord James King of Risley in Derbyshire. |
He has also pleaded not guilty to a separate allegation that he plotted with his alleged victim to pervert the course of justice. | He has also pleaded not guilty to a separate allegation that he plotted with his alleged victim to pervert the course of justice. |
During Friday's hearing - which Winehouse did not attend - Mr Fielder-Civil was warned for repeatedly smiling and trying to communicate with a woman who was sitting in the public gallery. | During Friday's hearing - which Winehouse did not attend - Mr Fielder-Civil was warned for repeatedly smiling and trying to communicate with a woman who was sitting in the public gallery. |
Sophie Schandorff was formally warned to stop communicating with him too. | Sophie Schandorff was formally warned to stop communicating with him too. |
Speaking to reporters afterwards, she described herself as a close friend of Mr Fielder-Civil. | Speaking to reporters afterwards, she described herself as a close friend of Mr Fielder-Civil. |