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Police are investigating a fight at a Detroit music venue involving the lead singers of the White Stripes and Von Bondies.
The fight between Jack White of the White Stripes and Jason Stollsteimer of the Von Bondies broke out Saturday night at the Majestic Theatre Center, police said.
Stollsteimer, 25, told police that White punched him seven times in the face. Police said Stollsteimer's right eye was bruised and swollen, and he was bleeding from his nose. He was treated and released from a Detroit hospital.
Prosecutor Marcus Connor said his office is awaiting results of the police investigation before deciding whether charges should be filed.
White, 28, told police he struck Stollsteimer in self defense. Stollsteimer's manager, Rick Canny, said "this was not a fight, this was an attack."
White's Spokeswoman Alison Zero declined comment Monday. White is the lead vocalist, songwriter and guitar player for the White Stripes, a two-piece rock band based in Detroit.
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As previously reported on NME.COM both were at the launch party of Blanche?s new album at Detroit's Magic Stick venue (December 13).
According to local police Jack and Jason were involved in an argument that came to blows.
As a result of the fracas Stollsteimer was treated for facial injuries at the local Detroit Receiving Hospital, while White had minor injuries to his hand.
The Von Bondies ' management have issued a statement to the American press, which claims Stollsteimer was "violently attacked" in the club "without warning or provocation". Management also issued this picture to NME.COM, which they say were taken shortly after the alleged incident.
MTV news reports Jack has also filed a complaint saying he was acting in self-defence. Police will decide by the end of the week if any of the allegations will result in criminal charges.
A UK spokesperson for The White Stripes is unwilling to comment.
Police are investigating a fight at a Detroit music venue involving the lead singers of the White Stripes and Von Bondies.
The fight between Jack White of the White Stripes and Jason Stollsteimer of the Von Bondies broke out Saturday night at the Majestic Theatre Center, police said.
Stollsteimer, 25, told police that White punched him seven times in the face. Police said Stollsteimer's right eye was bruised and swollen, and he was bleeding from his nose. He was treated and released from a Detroit hospital.
Prosecutor Marcus Connor said his office is awaiting results of the police investigation before deciding whether charges should be filed.
White, 28, told police he struck Stollsteimer in self defense. Stollsteimer's manager, Rick Canny, said "this was not a fight, this was an attack."
White's Spokeswoman Alison Zero declined comment Monday. White is the lead vocalist, songwriter and guitar player for the White Stripes, a two-piece rock band based in Detroit.
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As previously reported on NME.COM both were at the launch party of Blanche?s new album at Detroit's Magic Stick venue (December 13).
According to local police Jack and Jason were involved in an argument that came to blows.
As a result of the fracas Stollsteimer was treated for facial injuries at the local Detroit Receiving Hospital, while White had minor injuries to his hand.
The Von Bondies ' management have issued a statement to the American press, which claims Stollsteimer was "violently attacked" in the club "without warning or provocation". Management also issued this picture to NME.COM, which they say were taken shortly after the alleged incident.
MTV news reports Jack has also filed a complaint saying he was acting in self-defence. Police will decide by the end of the week if any of the allegations will result in criminal charges.
A UK spokesperson for The White Stripes is unwilling to comment.
