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Hobbit Actor Who Plays Azog Arrested in San Antonio

Actor, Manu Bennett, best known for his portrayal of the gladiator Crixus on Starz series “Spartacus” and Azog in the “Hobbit” movies, was arrested early Sunday morning in San Antonio, TX.

Bennett, who was also in the TV series “Arrow” where he played the deadly character Deathstroke, was no match for San Antonio police who arrested the actor Sunday morning following an altercation.

Few details are available, but according to arrest records with the Bexar County Magistrate’s Office, and local media, the 45-year-old actor was charged with assault causing bodily injury and was being held on a $1,600 bond. It has not yet been released with whom or where the assault took place. h/t mysanantonio

Bennett was in San Antonio for the Alamo City Comic Con, which attracted thousands of comic book enthusiasts to the Convention Center this weekend.

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