Hugh Grant "Bean Rage" Against Paparazzo

Police are investigating reports that actor Hugh Grant was involved in "Bean Rage" incident in which he allegedly lashed out at a paparazzo with a tub of baked beans.

Grant and photographer Ian Whittaker reportedly clashed near the actor's west London home on Tuesday morning.

Whittaker told a tabloid newspaper Grant abused and kicked him before picking up a tub of beans and throwing them.

The newspaper published photographs apparently showing the alleged incident.

Whittaker was in the area to get pictures of Liz Hurley, Grant's former partner, who lives nearby.

The Metropolitan Police did not confirm the names of those involved in a statement, but said they were investigating an incident in west London.