In 2003, while on tour in Australia with his band Coldplay, singer-songwriter Chris Martin was arrested by local police for attacking a paparazzo’s car, per Hello! magazine. The outlet reported that when the photographer refused to delete pictures of Martin at Byron Bay’s beach, “The Scientist” singer allegedly grabbed a rock and attempted to smash the windshield and puncture the car’s tires. The paparazzo in question, John Lester, told the publication: “He lost it. I told him I was entitled to take pictures of him on a public beach but he just wouldn’t accept it.” Martin admitted to the police what he’d done, saying that his loss of composure was due to “constant harassment.” He was arrested and charged, but the charges were eventually dropped, per People.
That wasn’t the last time the “Speed of Sound” singer found himself speaking with law enforcement after losing his cool with the paps. In 2004, while in London with wife Gwyneth Paltrow, Martin was accused of aggressively kicking a pap as he and Paltrow, who was pregnant at the time, attempted to get into a taxi. “Chris’ sole concern was to ensure that Gwyneth got into the cab safely and was not impeded or harassed in any way,” a spokesperson for the rocker said, per People. But Martin eventually admitted to the assault and was cautioned by police for “common assault,” per NME.
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