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Britney Spears slapped in face by NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security, files police report

  2024-03-12 pagesixEileen Reslen42610
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Britney Spears was reportedly smacked in the face by a member of a San Antonio Spurs player’s security team Wednesday ni

Britney Spears slapped in face by NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security, files police report

Britney Spears was reportedly smacked in the face by a member of a San Antonio Spurs player’s security team Wednesday night.

Victor Wembanyama’s security guard allegedly assaulted the pop star, 41, at celebrity hotspot Catch inside the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas around 8:30 p.m. local time, according to TMZ.

An insider told the outlet that Spears was a “fan” of the pro baller, and so she went up to him to ask for a photo together.

Wembanyama, a 19-year-old from France, was just signed to the Spurs during the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22.

Britney Spears
Britney Spears was reportedly smacked in the face by a member of a pro basketball player’s security team. Instagram/ Britney Spears
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama’s security was allegedly behind the incident. NBAE via Getty Images

He was photographed signing autographs for other fans the same night as the incident.

Spears “tapped him on his back, right shoulder,” according to the report, and the security guard then allegedly “backhanded her.”

She reportedly nearly fell to the floor and her glasses were knocked off.

Victor Wembanyama signing autographs.
Wembanyama appeared happy to sign autographs for other fans that same night. Brian Prahl / SplashNews
Victor Wembanyama signing autographs.
Spears reportedly wanted to take a picture with the rising NBA star. Brian Prahl / SplashNews

The “Toxic” singer returned to her table, where she composed herself, and the security later apologized, per TMZ.

“‘You understand how it is when you’re being swarmed by fans,'” he allegedly told the music superstar, which she reportedly accepted.

Spurs team security director Damian Smith.
The security guard has been identified as Spurs team security director Damian Smith. TMZ
Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears walking into Catch.
This photo was reportedly taken moments before Smith allegedly backhanded Spears when she asked for a photo with Wembanyama. TMZ

She appeared to be accompanied by her husband, Sam Asghari, and her manager, Cade Hudson, at the time.

Reps for Spears and Wembanyama did not immediately return Pvnew’s requests for comment. The media spokesperson for Catch declined to comment.

The Grammy winner filed a police report for battery, Pvnew can /confirm/i.

Catch in Las Vegas.
The alleged incident reportedly took place inside Catch in Las Vegas. Getty Images

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department tells us they responded to an incident on Las Vegas Boulevard Wednesday night at 11 p.m. PT, regarding a battery investigation.

The public information officer also notes, “No arrest or citations have been issued.”

Law enforcement sources told TMZ Thursday the incident is being handled as a criminal investigation and the case may be referred to the District Attorney’s Office.

However, it has not been confirmed whether criminal charges will be filed against the security guard, whom they identified as Spurs team security director Damian Smith.

(By/Eileen Reslen)
 
 
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