Paul McCartney Defends Paparazzi Slap....

Sir Paul McCartney has defended himself against allegations he slapped a paparazzo in an unprovoked attack in London earlier this week, insisting it was the videographer who "overstepped the mark".McCartney was snapped confronting James Jenkins and hitting him across the face following a heated confrontation outside the former Beatle's home.But the star is adamant he was provoked.A spokesman says, "Every day for the last 18 months Paul has had to put up with up to ten paparazzi trailing him wherever he goes and these guys overstepped the mark".But Jenkins maintains he did nothing to antagonise the singer: "You can hear on the video that I didn't say a thing. It was him who walked up to me and became aggressive."His slap had quite a sting to it and I was left with a red mark".In related news Sir Paul McCartney has played down speculation he is dating Hollywood actress Rosanna Arquette, insisting they are "just friends".The former Beatle sparked rumours he was seeking comfort in the arms of the Pulp Fiction star when they were photographed together in November last year (07).

But despite being spotted on a dinner date with the 48-year-old in London on Thursday evening (07Feb08), McCartney, 65, is adamant the pair is not romantically involved.

A spokesperson for McCartney says, "It's no big deal. They are just friends".

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