Heather Locklear arrested, charged with assaulting police officer one week after hospitalisation

Heather Locklear was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly assaulting a police officer and an ambulance worker, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

She was reportedly being held on $20,000 USD bail. TMZ, citing sources, reported the actress has been released and said to be voluntarily checking herself into a hospital for treatment for alcohol abuse and mental heath issues. Locklear, best known for roles on Melrose Place and Dynasty, was taken into custody around 11:30pm local time Sunday. A court hearing is set for Tuesday in the US.

According to TMZ, Locklear was reportedly intoxicated late Sunday night when a family member called 911. When authorities arrived, she allegedly began to attack the officer. Captain Garo Kuredjian, a spokesman for the sheriff's office, did not offer many specifics, beyond saying the actress faces two counts of misdemeanor battery -- one related to attacking an officer, the other involving assaulting a member of the emergency personnel team.

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