Nicolas Cage filmed restraining Motley Crue singer Vince Neil after altercation in Las Vegas

Neil allegedly grabbed a woman's hair and pulled her to the floor

Nicolas Cage was filmed apparently restraining the singer (Getty Images )

Nicolas Cage was filmed apparently restraining Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil, who was cited for battery for allegedly grabbing a woman by the hair after she asked for an autograph from the actor at a Las Vegas hotel.

In mobile phone footage posted by celebrity entertainment website TMZ, Cage can be seen grabbing Neil around the neck while restraining him and shouting, “stop this” as a number of people stand watching.

The footage does not show the alleged incident.

Las Vegas police Officer Michael Rodriguez told the Associated Press the incident took place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday outside the Aria resort.

Mr Rodriguez said Cage was at the scene but has not been accused of a crime. Neil received a misdemeanor battery summons. He is expected to appear in court on 17 June.

Representatives for Cage and Neil did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Independent.

Additional reporting by the Associated Press