Mel Gibson goes into rehab

Mel Gibson is in rehab in a fresh attempt to win his battle against alcoholism.The 'Lethal Weapon' star was pulled over in Malibu for speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway in the early hours of Friday (28.07.06) and launched into a drunken tirade during which he allegedly made anti-Semitic comments.Mel's spokesman Alan Neirob confirmed: "He has definitely entered a programme."However, he refused to say where the rehab facility is or how long the actor will be receiving treatment for.Meanwhile, the 'Passion of the Christ' director has apologised for the actions, in a statement which reads: "After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed."I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable."He added: "I am deeply ashamed of everything I said, and I apologise to anyone who I have offended."

Mel concluded: "I have battled the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse."