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Saatchi cautioned over assault on Nigella Lawson

Prominent art collector Charles Saatchi has accepted a police caution for assault after grasping the throat of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson

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FP Archives|Jun 18, 2013, 15:26:15 IST

London: Prominent art collector Charles Saatchi has accepted a police caution for assault after grasping the throat of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.Tabloid newspapers this week published photos of the incident, which happened more than a week ago in a posh London restaurant.[caption id="attachment_883721" align="alignleft" width="380"]Screengrab from the website of The Mirror Screengrab from the website of The Mirror[/caption]In British law, police can issue a caution in some cases where a suspect admits an offense.Police said Tuesday no further action is expected once a caution has been accepted.The 70-year-old Saatchi had earlier characterised the incident as a "playful tiff" during an intense debate about their children.Lawson's spokesman has confirmed that she left the family home with her children after the photos were published. She is a well-known TV presenter and chef whose cookbooks are extremely popular.AP

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First Published:Jun 18, 2013, 15:25:04 IST
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