Actor, Sam Worthington 37, who is best known for his leading role in the blockbuster hit, Avatar was arrested Sunday for punching a photographer in New York on Sunday.

According to TMZ, Worthington punched the photographer, Sheng Li after he allegedly kicked his girlfriend. The incident happened at a bar in Greenwich Village, when the Worthington and his girlfriend, Lara Bingle were leaving the bar around 5:30 p.m.

Worthington was arrested and charged with assault, was released and ordered to attend court at a later date. Li was also arrested for assault and harassment.

Sheng Li was in court today and he insists that it was Lara Bingle who attacked him first, so in response he kicked her in the shin.

"She claims that Mr. Li was following her for four hours and then runs up and kicks her in the shins,Li's lawyer said in court today. "In what world does that make any sense?"

According to ABC News, Worthington was released without bail after his arraignment earlier today.

Worthington was also arrested in 2012, following another run-in with a paparazzi.