John Galliano Arrested After Anti-Semitic Rant

Fashion designer John Galliano was arrested last night after allegedly going on an anti-Semitic rant and attacking a couple at a French cafe. Galliano, the chief designer at Christian Dior since 1996, was believed to have had a lot to drink at a bar in Paris's Marais district, known as the home of the Jewish community, before going off the rails. "Witnesses said he swore heavily, using anti-Jewish insults, before attacking a couple," a police source tells the Telegraph. Christian Dior suspended Galliano pending the outcome of the investigation, which could spell trouble for the fashion house's March 4 show.

Galliano, who was once named one of the most influential gay people in Britain, is often seen around the Marais. He was released last night, but faces criminal assault charges. (More John Galliano stories.)