Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell was arrested on suspicion of assault
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell escaped serious injury after falling down a flight of stairs.
The actor is believed to have been drinking when he was arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to his home that he shares with girlfriend Louise Gibbons.
According to the Sunday Mirror, he slipped during an argument with another person and Louise tried to help him.
The 53-year-old was taken to hospital by officers and then spent the night at a Manchester police station.
However police say they will be taking ‘no further action’ after releasing the troubled star.
But pals fear that this could mean the end of his relationship with Louise.
A source told the Sunday Mirror revealed: ‘Everyone is really worried about Michael.
‘Things have hit an all-time low with Louise. She was there when Michael fell down the stairs.
‘He slipped after rowing with another person in the house.
‘Louise was screaming and trying to help him when he fell. She was so worried.
The actor appeared at the Cheltenham festival two months ago (left) and his 42-year-old partner, Louise (pictured together right) – who he met four years ago – was seen wearing an engagement ring in December
‘But things have been tense between them for a while. Friends think it is just a matter of time before they split.’
Le Vell met Louise, 42, four years ago and she has been by his side as he continues to battle his addiction.
She was spotted wearing an engagement ring in December.
It is believed that hours before the arrest Le Vell was at a recording of TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.
Officers were called to Le Vell’s home – which he shares with his partner Louise Gibbons in Timperley, Trafford – at nearly 11pm on Thursday.
Officers have classed it as a domestic incident.
Greater Manchester police said: ‘Officers attended and arrested a 53-year-old man, he was taken to hospital then taken into police custody for questioning.
‘The man has since been released with no further action.’
The actor – who has played mechanic Kevin Webster in Coronation Street since 1983 – has had a turbulent few years recently after battling alcoholism, bankruptcy and child abuse charges.
In March it emerged Le Vell had been declared bankrupt, with a ‘six-figure’ bill, despite reportedly being offered £250,000 a year in 2017 to stay on the soap.
He appeared at the Cheltenham festival two months ago and his 42-year-old partner, Louise – who he met four years ago – was seen wearing an engagement ring in December.
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