Shocking moment Arnold Schwarzenegger, 71, is DROP-KICKED from behind by a 'crazed fan' while posing for selfies in South Africa, sparking a frantic melee while the attacker is subdued
The 'Terminator' star was filming an athlete jump rope while in a gymnasium at the Arnold Sports Festival in Sandton on Saturday
As Arnold Schwarzenegger hands his phone back to his entourage, a stranger jump-kicks him from behind
Attacker approached the 71-year-old waving but had been apprehended by security before he launched into the kick
As security rushes to escort him off the premises, others rush to Schwarzenegger to make sure he is fine
'I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you,' the actor said on Twitter
Schwarzenegger had posted on Snapchat right before the kick and the assailant can be seen over his shoulder
He has shared that he does not plan on pressing charges against the 'crazed fan'
A representative said police are currently processing the 'known mischievous person'
Arnold Schwarzenegger was shockingly drop-kicked from behind while admiring athletes at his sports festival in South Africa.
The 'Terminator' star was filming an athlete jump rope while in a gymnasium at the Arnold Sports Festival at the Sandton Convention Centre, when a stranger jump-kicked him from behind.
Fortunately and perhaps unsurprisingly, despite being 71-years-old , Schwarzenegger was unfazed, writing on Twitter afterwards: 'Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about.
'I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realized I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.'
Moments before, the attacker approaches Schwarzenegger while waving, but a member of bodybuilding legend's security team apprehends him.
And as the former California governor comments on how fast the jump ropers are going, the man rushes behind him and launches into his kick.
The assailant throws himself into the air and kicks the back of the Hollywood legend, sending him flying forward into the cameraman and others watching.
The attacker is immediately rushed by security personnel and taken from the scene as others rush to help ensure Schwarzenegger has not been injured.
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