Ronnie Wood 'pinned lover to ground and choked her'

Night in cells: Ronnie Wood arriving back at his Surrey home following his arrest
12 April 2012

Ronnie Wood was back at his Surrey home today amid allegations that he tried to "choke" his Russian lover and threatened to stub a cigarette out in her face.

The new claims about the Rolling Stone's conduct follow his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova, 20, during a row in Claygate High Street in Esher.

Witnessess alleged that the 62-year-old guitarist pinned Ms Ivanova to the ground while holding her round the neck and dragged her down the street.

He is reported to have walked away only after being challenged by a passer-by. He spent a night in police cells after police were called and has been bailed until next month.

Police are investigating a "domestic incident". A spokesman for Wood said that he had no comment to make beyond confirming the star's arrest.

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