HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The father of actress Hayden Panettiere was arrested early Monday after he allegedly struck his wife Lesley in the cheek, according to TMZ.
Alan Panettiere was arrested on a felony count of domestic violence around 3 a.m., officials tell the celebrity gossip Web site.
Earlier in the evening, the 18-year-old "Heroes" star hosted the Whaleman Foundation Benefit, in which her family attended. The event was held at Eva Longoria's Beso restaurant in Hollywood, Calif.
The star's parents reportedly got into an argument upon their arrival home when Panettiere's father accused his wife of "hanging" with someone at the party and "disrespecting" him, according to TMZ.
Police officials tell TMZ that Panettiere's mother had visible marks on her face and she was advised by paramedics to seek treatment at a hospital, but she refused.
It was not known if Panettiere or her 13-year-old brother, Jensen, were home when the alleged attack occurred.
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