There is not an ounce of truth in that story, that is for certain.
posted by Laurie on 22-Aug-2007 12:22
Darren Hayes Arrested
Darren Hayes
Date: 22-Aug-2007
Former frontman of Savage Garden and out Australian, Darren Hayes, has been arrested in London for an alleged racist attack on a waiter at a Thai restaurant.
The singer - who spoke about coming out in an interview with DNA last year - was arrested last Friday night for racially abusing a member of staff at Busaba Eathai on July 22. A manager at the Soho restaurant, who did not want to be named, confirmed the incident and said that it involved a verbal attack by Hayes on a member of staff. The alleged attack did not involve physical violence, and Hayes was released on bail.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "We can confirm that a 35-year-old man was arrested by Westminster police on suspicion of racially abusing a member of staff.
"He was arrested after voluntarily attending a Central London police station by appointment. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries, until the 21st of September."
On his official blog, Hayes posted this statement from his lawyer:
“Darren is unable to comment to any extent as the incident is presently under investigation by the police, with whom he has cooperated fully.
However he is deeply upset at the allegation which he strenuously denies and anyone who knows Darren will recognise that the particular nature of the allegation is totally abhorrent to him and contrary to everything for which he has stood.”
Hayes was in the news only last week, when he criticised Australian PM John Howard's stance on gay marriage and civil partnerships, which saw Hayes' partner only granted a temporary tourist visa when the couple flew into Australia.
The singer - who spoke about coming out in an interview with DNA last year - was arrested last Friday night for racially abusing a member of staff at Busaba Eathai on July 22. A manager at the Soho restaurant, who did not want to be named, confirmed the incident and said that it involved a verbal attack by Hayes on a member of staff. The alleged attack did not involve physical violence, and Hayes was released on bail.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "We can confirm that a 35-year-old man was arrested by Westminster police on suspicion of racially abusing a member of staff.
"He was arrested after voluntarily attending a Central London police station by appointment. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries, until the 21st of September."
On his official blog, Hayes posted this statement from his lawyer:
“Darren is unable to comment to any extent as the incident is presently under investigation by the police, with whom he has cooperated fully.
However he is deeply upset at the allegation which he strenuously denies and anyone who knows Darren will recognise that the particular nature of the allegation is totally abhorrent to him and contrary to everything for which he has stood.”
Hayes was in the news only last week, when he criticised Australian PM John Howard's stance on gay marriage and civil partnerships, which saw Hayes' partner only granted a temporary tourist visa when the couple flew into Australia.
3 comments, 52 views, last reply:22-Aug-2007 13:53
Comments:
okay so u were there on the night in question i take it then?
love how everyone else knows what happend
posted by nikeboi on 22-Aug-2007 12:44
So, we knew he was trying the niche market angle, but...
Maybe it's NOT true, but it sounds like the kinda crap queens spew up & down Oxford St. 24/7
posted by daveb on 22-Aug-2007 13:53
