Police seen at Will Smith’s Los Angeles mansion

Police have been spotted at the Los Angeles mega-mansion of the Oscar winner following his violent outburst at Chris Rock during Monday’s ceremony.

Los Angeles police officers have been spotted at Will Smith’s mega-mansion just days after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

A spokesman for the local police department confirmed Smith himself called officers to his family home in the suburb of Calabasas, north west of LA, on Tuesday afternoon amid the scandal, The US Sun revealed.

A drone had allegedly been flying over the multimillion-dollar property and a marked patrol car was seen arriving at the home around 2.40pm, local time.

Police were spotted arriving at Will Smith's Los Angeles residence. Picture: Splash News/Media Mode

But by the time officers got there, the drone had already disappeared, they confirmed to The Sun.

Police have said a report has still not been filed by Chris Rock after he was assaulted on stage by the 53-year-old actor during the live Oscars broadcast on Monday.

Officers from LA County Sheriff were spotted driving into the gates of the Calabasas mansion in a marked patrol car. Picture: Splash News/Media Mode

Smith has since publicly apologised via a statement on his Instagram, saying his behaviour was “unacceptable.”

He wrote to fans: “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behaviour at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.

“I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.

The Smith family lives in the neighbourhood of Calabasas north of Los Angeles, a favourite of the wealthy. Supplied by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

“I would also like to apologise to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologise to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behaviour has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.

“I am a work in progress. Sincerely, Will”

Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, has also spoken publicly for the first time following the incident.

The Matrix star posted a quote to her Instagram feed that alluded to the process of becoming whole again.

Text on a plain pink background read: “This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.”

Following the ceremony, Rock refused to press charges against the A-lister.

A statement from the Los Angeles police department said: “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program.

US actor Will Smith has apologised for his outburst. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)

No charges filed

“The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report.”

It continued: “If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.”

Despite the confrontation, the King Richard nominee took home the night’s win for Best Actor and still received a standing ovation.

Insiders have suggested, however, that the furious Oscars bosses are considering stripping Smith of the award over his onstage attack.

After the ceremony was over, the Academy tweeted: “The Academy does not condone violence of any form.”

An official spokesman said on Monday: “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr Smith at last night’s show.

Smith’s over reaction

“We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”

Whoopi Golberg, who is the Governor of the Academy’s Actors branch, poured cold water on the rumours.

Reflecting on the assault on her talk show The View on Monday, she said: “I think it was a lot of stuff probably built up.

“I think he overreacted … I think he had one of those moments where it was like [God damn] it, just stop.”

Whoopi’s co-host Sunny Hostin said she was “surprised [Will] wasn’t escorted out”, and questioned if his Oscar would be taken away.

Whoopi replied: “We’re not going to take that Oscar from him.

“There will be consequences I’m sure, but I don’t think that’s what they’re going to do, particularly because Chris said ‘Listen, I’m not pressing any charges.’”

This story first appeared in The US Sun and is reproduced with permission

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