Actor Alan Ritchson filmed allegedly assaulting neighbor in front of his kids

Video of Reacher star allegedly showed him striking a man in what looked like a suburban Tennessee neighborhoodAlan Ritchson, the actor best known for his role in the hit action series Reacher, was filmed allegedly assaulting his neighbor in front of his children.In a video obtained by TMZ on Sunday, the 43-year-old appeared to strike a man several times as he kneeled on the ground in what looked like a suburban neighborhood in Tennessee. Two children, reported by TMZ to be Ritchson’s, can be seen nearby sitting on motorbikes and watching the incident unfold.Speaking to the outlet, the alleged victim, Ronnie Taylor, claimed that Ritchson had been riding his motorbike through the neighborhood at high speeds while revving the engine on Saturday. Taylor said he responded with an obscene gesture, which Ritchson allegedly returned, according to TMZ.Taylor added that on Sunday, Ritchson came back to the neighborhood, this time accompanied by his two children on their own motorbikes. Taylor claimed he told Ritchson, “Can you stop this please?” – and the situation escalated into a physical altercation. He alleged that Ritchson struck him “at least four times”.Photos obtained by TMZ show Taylor with visible bruising and swelling on his face.However, other sources cited by TMZ countered that Taylor approached Ritchson in a “really aggressive manner” and allegedly attempted to interfere with his motorbike, causing the actor to fall and sustain minor injuries. Another source told TMZ that Taylor had “initiated and instigated” the encounter.The Guardian has contacted Ritchson’s representatives for comment.Ritchson is widely recognized for portraying the fictional former US army military police officer Jack Reacher in the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher. The character has extensive combat experience and is frequently shown taking down opponents in intense fights.The show, based on author Lee Child’s bestselling crime novels, has been praised for Ritchson’s physical performance and closer resemblance to the protagonist’s original depiction of a muscular man who is 6ft 5in and weighs 250lb compared with what Tom Cruise offered in the 2012 film titled Jack Reacher.