'Alcoholic' Mel apologises for Jewish insults

Mel Gibson's Hollywood career is hanging in the balance after the star allegedly screamed anti-semitic abuse at a police officer after being arrested for drink-driving.

The 50-year-old Oscar-winner, who is a devout Catholic, issued a grovelling statement apologising for his 'despicable' tirade and blaming the outburst on his life-long battle with alcoholism.

The Mad Max and Lethal Weapon star was arrested in Malibu, California, in the early hours of Friday morning after being clocked driving at almost twice the speed limit.

Gibson allegedly yelled at the sheriff's deputy who had stopped him: 'F****** Jews. The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world.' He then challenged officer James Mee: 'Are you a Jew?'

'Alcoholic' Mel apologises for Jewish insults | the Daily Mail

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