Two brothers surnamed Mak, aged 27 and 28, approached Bay on the set
during filming for the American science fiction film and the younger
brother demanded payment of HK$100,000 ($12,900), a police spokeswoman
told Reuters.
It was not immediately clear why the money was requested.
As a discussion ensued in a busy area of Hong Kong island, the elder
Mak walked up and assaulted the director, the spokeswoman said. The
elder brother then attacked three police officers who tried to
intervene, she added.
The younger brother was arrested on suspicion of blackmail and
assault, while the elder Mak was also arrested on suspicion of assault,
she said.
Bay sustained injuries to the right side of his face, although he
declined to seek treatment, the spokeswoman said, adding she did not
believe his injuries were serious.
Filming continued after the dispute.
Bay was not available for comment. When Reuters visited the scene
after the assault, the film crew and others working on the set declined
to comment.
The three police officers were treated in hospital for minor
injuries, while the younger Mak asked to be taken for treatment, saying
he did not feel well.
Also arrested at the scene was a third man surnamed Chan.
All three are in custody and police are investigating.
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
American director and producer Michael Bay was injured on Thursday in an attack in Hong Kong during filming for his latest Transformers movie
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