Britney's minder blamed for assaulting female paparazzo

Washington (ANI): One of Britney Spears' bodyguards has been blamed for assaulting a female paparazzo in New York. The snapper Carmen Valdes has filed a police report, claiming that Britney's minder bruised her and tried to break her camera, while she was trying to shoot the pop star in the city.

Also, she has alleged that the 26-year-old star's SUV almost ran her over as it sped away from the scene, reports Contactmusic. The New York Police Department has told TMZ.com it is unlikely it will investigate the matter.

Currently, Britney is in the Big Apple promoting her new single 'Womanizer'.