Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes arrested over 'racist attack'

Darren Hayes

Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes has been arrested in London for an alleged racist attack against a waiter.

The Sydney Morning Herald today reported the singer was questioned by police on Friday after he allegedly abused a member of staff at Busaba Eathai Thai restaurant in London on July 22.

Hayes was released on bail and has since refused to comment. Haye's solicitor said in a statement the singer was 'deeply upset at the allegation which he strenuously denies'.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "We can confirm that a 35-year-old man was arrested by Westminster police on suspicion of racially abusing a member of staff.

"He was arrested after voluntarily attending a Central London police station by appointment. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries, until the 21st of September."

A Busaba Eathai Thai manager confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald the incident involved a verbal attack by Hayes on a member of staff.

- NZHERALD STAFF