Affleck denies death threat

Mike Tait|Metro13 April 2012

Ben Affleck last night denounced as 'absurd' claims that he threatened to kill a woman who says she is a former girlfriend.

The Hollywood star, who called off his wedding to Jennifer Lopez last month, spoke after a warrant for his arrest was issued by police in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Tara Ray, who insists she has been seeing Affleck in secret since February last year, accused him of ' communicating threats'.

Affleck's spokesman described the allegation as absurd and defamatory, adding: 'He has no idea who this woman is.'

Ms Ray claims the Pearl Harbor star followed her as she drove home from Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 25 and threatened to hurt her.

'I honestly believed my life was in danger,' she said. 'I'm not out for the publicity part. I just wanted it to be known in public he is very capable of doing this to me.'

Ms Ray said the incident occurred in the small town of Kure Beach, about 20 miles south of Wilmington. But Affleck's spokesman said there were 'at least 50 paparazzi' who could attest the actor was in Savannah, Georgia, that day.

Affleck, who lives in Beverly Hills, California, has a £4.4million ranch near the historic city.

A police spokesman in Kure Beach said: 'The department is not investigating Mr Affleck for any crime.

'This warrant was taken out by a private citizen.'

The accusation comes amid reports that Affleck has called off his engagement to Lopez.

The pair were supposed to marry in Santa Barbara, California, before 200 guests, including Matt Damon and Bruce Willis.

They said they had postponed the event only because of media intrusion.

It is likely that Affleck - who is believed to be with Lopez, 33, at his Georgia home - will surrender to police to formally respond to the claims.

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