Pictured: Amanda Bynes taken away in handcuffs wearing bizarre wig after 'throwing bong out window of high rise apartment during marijuana arrest'

Doorman 'called police after Bynes smoked a spliff in the lobby'



Bynes initially taken to hospital for psychiatric assessment

Now held in police cell awaiting Friday court appearance

Amanda Bynes was taken away by police in handcuffs after being arrested for reckless endangerment after allegedly throwing a foot-long bong out of the window of her 36th floor New York apartment.



The incident came after police arrived to speak to the troubled actress about her alleged marijuana use on Thursday night.



She was then taken to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before being booked at the police station for criminal of possession of marijuana, reckless endangerment and tampering with evidence.

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Under arrest: Amanda Bynes left a New York City police station in handcuffs following her arrest on Thursday night on charges of marijuana possession, reckless endangerment and tampering with evidence

Police escort: An officer walked with the handcuffed Bynes out of the New York City police station on Thursday evening

Under arrest: The former Nickelodeon star has been exhibiting erratic behaviour of late with some eyebrow-raising public outings and online postings All covered up: The star received a psychiatric assessment before spending the night in the cells Look out below: Amanda allegedly tossed a bong out of her 36th floor apartment in New York City Sources told NBC News in New York that police were called on Thursday night by t he doorman, who reported Bynes was smoking marijuana in the lobby of her building on West 47th Street. Officers responding to the call went to Bynes' apartment where sources said they noted a 'heavy smell of marijuana and smoke'.

The officers were allowed inside by the actress and when they noticed a bong - a device used to smoke marijuana - Bynes allegedly threw it out of the high-rise window in full view of the policemen. Her actions led to the further charges - under New York state law, reckless endangerment occurs when a person creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. Nobody was injured by the falling bong.

Following her treatment at Roosevelt Hospital, Bynes was taken to a Midtown police station where she is expected to spend the night before a Friday court appearance.

Bynes was photographed in police custody on Thursday night as an officer escorted her out of a police station. The actress was wearing her platinum blonde hair extensions and a black Versace sweatshirt.

Legal trouble: Amanday Bynes, shown smoking a hand-rolled cigarette in New York City in April, was arrested on Thursday night on charges of marijuana possession



The former Nickelodeon star has been exhibiting erratic behaviour of late with some eyebrow-raising public outings and online postings. Two men who claimed they attended an impromptu house party at Bynes' Manhattan apartment last month said they witnessed Bynes smoking marijuana atop a bare mattress in her bedroom.

The men told In Touch magazine in an article this week that Bynes' home was filthy and filled with marijuana, presenting photos to back up their claims. The men said that Bynes' home was virtually unfurnished and windows were spray painted black. Bynes jumped to her own defense on Wednesday night on Twitter. She posted a tweet saying: 'That’s not my bed! Those aren’t my toes! My toes are pedicured!'

In another strange incident, TMZ reported on Thursday that Bynes was stopped from boarding a private jet last weekend for not having correct identification.

Child star: Amanda, shown in April 2001 at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards, had successful television shows in the late 1990s early 2000s Since her driver's license has been suspended and she had no other form of ID, the actress told the pilot to search her name on Google to prove her identity. The pilot checked with the jet company, but they were adamant that no special treatment be given and Bynes was not allowed on the flight. Her bizarre antics commenced with her retirement from acting and move last year to New York.

The 27-year-old is regularly on Twitter and has sent out some concerning tweets in which she asked Drake to 'murder her vagina' and posed topless while complaining about her weight.

Movie star: Amanda starred in the 2003 film What A Girl Wants with Colin Firth

The All That actress was arrested in April 2012 in West Hollywood, California on driving under the influence of alcohol after the black BMW she was driving struck a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle.

Bynes also has been on probation for driving on a suspended license related to an incident in Burbank, California in 2012 in which her car was impounded.

TMZ reported earlier this year Amanda was evicted from her apartment for being a 'building nuisance,' as neighbours complained about smelling marijuana smoke from her abode.

The Easy A actress moved to the Big Apple to become a fashion designer last year, but the fruits of her labour have yet to surface.



She also didn't have much luck with her 2007 clothing line, Dear, after retailer Steve & Barry's filed for bankruptcy.