Police have shared a critical update concerning the brawl between Alan Ritchson and his neighbour Ronnie Taylor.The pair came to blows in a quiet suburb in Brentwood, Tennessee on Sunday (22 March).TMZ initially shared footage that appeared to show Ritchson – star of Reacher, War Machine and Smallville – repeatedly striking Taylor while he was already down on the ground in front of two children.aylor, who appeared to suffer superficial facial injuries but didn’t need to go to hospital, said he originally approached Ritchson to complain that he was driving his motorbike noisily around the street, disturbing the peace. He claimed Ritchson ‘beat the cr*p’ out of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, new body cam footage, which appeared to have been filmed by the 6’3” film star, revealed how the pair’s war of words escalated to physical violence.Police said at the time they were investigating the incident, and have now delivered a crucial update.In an official statement to TMZ, the Brentwood Police Department said: “After reviewing available evidence, including video footage and witness statements, authorities determined that no criminal charges will be pursued.Mr. Ritchson\u2019s actions were found to be in self-defense.”In fact, the only charges considered were against Taylor, after the body cam footage appeared to show him stepping out in the road in front of Ritchson’s bike, potentially jeopardising his safety.The statement continued: “Although a potential reckless endangerment charge was considered, Mr. Ritchson declined to pursue charges.”With the agreement of the District Attorney\u2019s Office, the case is now closed, and no further action will be taken.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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