Victor Wembanyama’s security won't face charges for Britney Spears slap, police say
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Police in Las Vegas will not pursue criminal charges after singer Britney Spears accused a member of San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama’s security team of backhanding her in the face when she approached him for a picture Wednesday night.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released a statement Friday stating that it concluded its investigation into an "alleged battery" incident that took place late Wednesday night at a popular restaurant in Las Vegas, adding that "no charges" would be filed.
Britney Spears tried getting the attention of San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama for a photo. (VALERIE MACON/AFP)
According to an incident report obtained by Fox News Digital, a person within Spears’ camp told police that she was "backhanded" by the security guard "in the face with a closed fist." The person also noted that after they were seated for dinner, the security guard came over to apologize.
But a member of Spears’ security team told police that "it was not a hit or a closed fist" and that the pop singer’s hand was "pushed" away.
The incident report also noted that security footage showed the security guard pushing Spears’ "hand off of the player without looking which causes Britney's hand to hit herself in the face."
BRITNEY SPEARS DENIES GRABBING SPURS SENSATION VICTOR WEMBANYAMA, SAYS SHE WAS ‘BACKHANDED’ BY SECURITY
The update from law enforcement follows Spears’ statement that she was assaulted by the Spurs’ security personnel.
"I am aware of the player's statement where he mentions ‘I grabbed him from behind’ but I simply tapped him on the shoulder. His security then backhanded me in the face


