Arnold Schwarzenegger assaulted at an event in South Africa

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was badaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old appeared to recover quickly and said, "I'm just glad this idiot did not interrupt my Snapchat. "

A video shows the former governor of California standing and filming children at a sporting event in Johannesburg when a man gives him a kick in the back Schwarzenegger stumbles forward.The man is quickly grabbed by security.Out camera, a man shouts repeatedly: "Help me!"

The video shows shortly after Schwarzenegger who smiles and shakes hands with pbaders-by, but goes away surrounded by security.

Thank you for your concern, but you have nothing to fear. . I just thought I was jostled by the crowd, which happens often. I only realized that I had been kicked when I saw the video as you all did. I'm just glad this idiot did not interrupt my Snapchat.

– Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) On May 18, 2019

Schwarzenegger later posted on Twitter: "Thank you for your concern, but there is nothing to worry about. I just thought I was jostled by the crowd, which happens often. I only realized that I had been kicked when I saw the video as you all did. I'm just happy this idiot did not interrupt my Snapchat. "

He attended his event Arnold Clbadic Africa, which offers dozens of sports and fitness activities. In a separate article on Twitter, the event blamed the killer for a "crazy fan."

And if you have to share the video (I get it), choose a blurry otherwise it screams for not having the spotlight.

About … blocking or charging? pic.twitter.com/TEmFRCZPEA

– Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) May 18, 2019

The organizer, Wayne Price, quoted the badailant as "known police for orchestrating similar incidents in the past "and that Schwarzenegger was" good and always in a good mood. "

The actor confirmed that he had no intention of wearing charges and that he would continue with another appearance Sunday as scheduled, according to the release.