Baron Cohen attacked over Ali G

Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen has been physically attacked because of his creation.

He was set upon in London nightclub Core by another reveller furious over his portrayal of black people.

Cohen was punched in the face, and end up grappling with his attacker on the dancefloor until former Phats And Small singer Big Ben intervened.

The man who laid into him told The Mirror's 3am page: "He takes the piss out of black people. I don't think that's funny and I'm making no apologies about what happened."

Published: 2 Oct 2001