Cast member Matthew Fox poses for the cameras on the red carpet before the premiere of the sixth and final season of the television series “Lost” on Waikiki beach in Honolulu, Hawaii January 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

BEIJING, Aug. 30 — “Lost” star Matthew Fox was detained early Monday after allegedly assaulting a female bus driver, according to media reports.

It is reported that Fox attempted to hitch a ride to his hotel via a private party bus early Sunday morning, but the female driver of the bus refused to let him enter.

Fox then allegedly punched the driver in the chest and stomach before receiving a blow to the mouth in return.

Fox was detained by police but was eventually released to “a friend” and took a taxi to his hotel, according to the police report.

The alleged victim in the case, Heather Boormann, is considering pressing charges in the case.

“I don’t care that he is a celebrity,” Bormann said. “Assault is against the law.”

On Xinhua Web site: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/entertainment/2011-08/30/c_131083171.htm