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Leona Lewis poses with her new book, 'Dreams,' at Waterstone's booksellers in London, England on October 14, 2009 Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LONDON, UK -- Leona Lewis was attacked at a book signing in London on Wednesday afternoon, a Scotland Yard spokesperson confirmed to Access Hollywood.
The "Bleeding Love" singer, who was signing copies of her new autobiography, "Dreams," was slapped at Waterstone's bookstore in Piccadilly. The assailant was arrested for actual bodily harm while the star was taken to the hospital for treatment, according to the spokesperson.
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"Leona was the victim of an unprovoked attack this afternoon at her book signing," a rep for Leona said in a statement to Access. "The police were called immediately and medical attention has been sought. Leona is understandably shaken and apologizes to the fans she was unable to meet and complete signings."
Her new album, "Echo," is due later this year.
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you dont need to go to the hospital just because of a slapreport abuseposted October 15, 2009 3:14 PM PDT
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snickerstjits bad that she got slap but that doesn't require hospital attentionreport abuseposted October 15, 2009 2:59 PM PDT
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anniehow do you get sent to the hospital for being slapped? was it really that bad?report abuseposted October 15, 2009 2:31 PM PDT
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brown sugarWhy would anyone want to slap her. hope the jerk stays locked up.report abuseposted October 15, 2009 2:20 PM PDT
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CILLAaww that freaking sucks i feel bad for her..report abuseposted October 15, 2009 2:15 PM PDT
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GeorgeWho the hell is Leona Lewis?report abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:52 PM PDT
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Abby TThere are alotta nutcases in this worldreport abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:47 PM PDT
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Darryl Rnobody deserves that.... I feel bad for her and hope she is doing fine. She must be in shock and I am sure this event definitely will make her less accessible to public. She will have second thoughts about doing public appearances cause of FEAR instilled in her after the incident. HEY LEONA, I hope you are doing well and I am praying for you!! Love you Honey!!! You are a strong woman.report abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:35 PM PDT
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Darryl Rnobody deserves that.... I feel bad for her and hope she is doing fine. She must be in shock and I am sure this event definitely will make her less accessible to public. She will have second thoughts about doing public appearances cause of FEAR instilled in her after the incident. HEY LEONA, I hope you are doing well and I am praying for you!! Love you Honey!!! You are a strong woman.report abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:35 PM PDT
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Darryl Rnobody deserves that.... I feel bad for her and hope she is doing fine. She must be in shock and I am sure this event definitely will make her less accessible to public. She will have second thoughts about doing public appearances cause of FEAR instilled in her after the incident. HEY LEONA, I hope you are doing well and I am praying for you!! Love you Honey!!! You are a strong woman.report abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:35 PM PDT
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