CHILEAN police stopped Mike Tyson from entering the country.

They cited non-compliance with immigration laws and were putting him on a flight home.

5 Mike Tyson is escorted by Chilean police at Santiago airport Credit: EPA

The former world heavyweight champion was planning to attend an awards ceremony for action films taking place in Chile's capital Santiago.

Police posted a photo of Tyson walking in an airport with two cops.

They said: "Detectives from the International Police are re-boarding Mike Tyson for not complying with immigration law.

"Upon review of his record, and as authorised by current immigration law, all foreigners who have been convicted or prosecuted for any crime may have their entry into the country impeded.

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5 Tyson was returned back to the US on a plane after arriving in South America Credit: AFP

5 Chilean police cited Tyson's rape conviction as the reason for denying him entry Credit: AP:Associated Press

Tyson served three years for rape in 1992.

He was originally sentenced to six years after sexually assaulting a teenage beauty-pageant contestant.

In 2013, he was forced to scrap promotional appearances in London because the convictions barred him from entering Britain.

5 Tyson was due to speak at a promotional event Credit: AP

5 Tyson was world champ at 20 after beating Trevor Berbick Credit: Getty Images - Getty

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