Embattled star reportedly arrested over battery charges

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TMZ reports that an employee of the Sportsmen's Lodge restaurant in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, has accused the veteran comedian of attacking her on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Williams who was arrested at about 6:30am, with bail set at $20, 000, was reportedly released after posting his bail at about 2:30pm on that same day.

The embattled star is reportedly in talks with the police as they continue to investigate the allegations that Williams had punched the female staff.

Although the cause of the fight is yet to be ascertained, TMZ reports that the police had noticed visible minor injuries on the woman upon their arrival at the scene.

The victim has reportedly requested William's arrest for battery, and is currently being detained as investigations are under way.

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Earlier this year, Williams was arrested for getting into a scuffle with a teenager, getting banned Gainesville Housing Authority for his behaviour.