Snoop Dogg accused of assault

Rapper Snoop Dogg has been accused of seriously assaulting a fan at a concert at the weekend.Richard Monroe claims the hip-hop star, members of his entourage and fellow rapper The Game - who is currently touring with Snoop - kicked and punched him after he was invited to join them on stage in Seattle on Saturday night (28-05-05).After the beating, Monroe says the rappers and their crews stole his diamond earrings, wallet, mobile phone and watch and humiliated him by pouring alcohol over him.The alleged victim also claims he was dragged backstage where the savage attack continued.He said: "They beat me like a slave."According to American website E Online, Monroe gave a statement to Seattle police on Sunday night (290505), but as yet no charges have been filed against Snoop or The Game.

Home video footage of the incident has now been obtained, and on the tape Monroe is clearly seen putting his hand on Snoop's shoulder before being attacked by several people - although it is not clear from the footage whether the two high-profile stars were involved.

Snoop's publicist, Meredith O'Sullivan, released a statement yesterday (310505) denying that Monroe had been invited on stage and said he was treated as security threat.

She said: "Any person who jumps onstage at a concert has to be interpreted as a security threat and an immediate risk.

"Once a breach of security has been made, authorities are forced to take the proper measures to ensure safety".