When not saving Gotham from crime, Batman, also known as Christian Bale, allegedly spends his time beating his mother and sister.

According to Britain’s Press Association, the 34-year-old actor’s mother and sister reported that Bale assaulted them on the night of the European premiere of The Dark Knight. Instead of questioning him that very night, her Majesty’s finest elected to wait until Tuesday because “they did not want to interfere with the premiere.”

Classy.

Apparently, crime takes a backburner at Scotland Yard when Hollywood rolls into town. One can only imagine the leeway England’s own James Bond, Daniel Craig, has with the law.

Lesson learned: Beating women is OK, if you put a notorious, deranged criminal behind bars – or, at least star in a film where you do.
 

Late Morning Update: The Sun reports Bale has been arrested. Bale's mother and sister can undoubtedly thank OTR for motivating the police force.