~more bubble gum/RUSSELL BRAND arrested. . .

RUSSELL BRAND got arrested yesterday at LA airport for allegedly striking a paparazzi – (above) who then made a citizen’s arrest. Russell looked like he started the day off alright – but got seriously pissed off by this guy . . . who kept getting in his face – TMZ posted a great clip of the scene !!

see: TMZ – hit: RUSSELL BRAND in custody — citizen’s arrest !!

all pix – scanned off TMZ