LA police were ready to arrest Will Smith at the Oscars and told Chris Rock 'we will get him', the ceremony's producer has said.
The American film producer claimed Rock dismissed police and ultimately, declined to press charges.
Oscars organisers have begun "disciplinary proceedings" against Smith, who they said was asked to leave, but refused to exit the venue.Read more:The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a new statement that his actions were "a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television" and apologised to comedian Chris Rock.
Smith went on to win Best Actor at the awards, where he was given a standing ovation for an emotional speech. In the speech, he proceeded to apologise for the incident, saying "love makes you do crazy things".The King Edward actor also issued a public apology on his Instagram account, where he called his actions "inexcusable and unacceptable."
The comedian told fans he was "still processing" the altercation but said he will talk about it "at some point".
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