Pictured: Youthful Will Smith in 80s mugshot after arrest in connection with vicious attack which almost left man blind

Revealed: Will Smith was arrested in 1989 in connection with an attack which almost blinded victim

It has been revealed that in 1989 Will Smith was arrested over an alleged vicious assault which took place in Philadelphia.



According to reports, Smith - who at the time of the arrest was 20 - was involved in an argument which resulted in a man almost losing sight in one eye.



The charges against the 44-year-old actor, which were later dismissed, included aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person.

The National Enquirer claim that the assault on record promoter William Hendricks took place in the days following on from Smith receiving the first rap Grammy alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff.

The initial story which was published in the National Enquirer, alleges that a police report states Smith asked his bodyguard Charles Alston to 'attack' Hendricks.



Hendricks was left needing six stitches after he fractured his left eye orbit during the attack.



A source told the magazine: 'Will had to spend a night in the cell at the West Philadelphia police station with other inmates waking him up all night long and asking for his autograph.



'It was the worst night of his life. He wants to forget it ever happened.'

Rise to stardom: Will found fame in the early eighties alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, real name Jeffrey Townes



No longer the Fresh Prince: Smith was pictured on Wednesday evening as he attended rapper Meek Mill's listening party at Electric Lady Studio in New York



To many people he will always been known as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.



But on Wednesday evening as Will Smith attended the listening party for rapper Meek Mill's debut album, the actor didn't look so fresh.



The 44-year-old rapper appeared to be trying too hard to fit in with the crowd at Electric Lady Studio in New York which saw guest including Jay-Z and Rick Ross.



Trying to fit in: The 44-year-old wore a snap-back to the side with a denim and leather jacket

Liaising: Will was seen making his way to the venue with Jay-Z and The Dream



Showing him how it's done! The 42-year-old Watch The Throne rapper also wore a snap-back



Covering up his grey hair, Smith wore a red 76ers snap-back which he opted to wear to the side.



Throwing up a peace-sign as he posed for photographers, the I Am Legend star stood in a pair of jeans, a navy and denim jacket which he teamed with a hoodie.



Will completed his look with a pair of powder blue suede trainers and was seen liaising with the Watch The throne rapper and hit-maker The Dream.



Also in attendance... London born singer Estelle with Meek Mill, real name Robert Williams, and Rick Ross (L)



With The Boss: The 25-year-old rapper posed with the founder of Maybach Music Group Rick Ross



Jay-Z also sported a snap back which he wore back to front with a grey Billionaire Boys Club sweatshirt.



Looking effortlessly cool as ever, the 42-year-old stepped out in a pair of Jordans and black jeans.



And keeping his accessorises to a minimal, the father-of-one, who is married to songstress Beyoncé, wore a small linked silver chain.



Showing off his style, Rick Ross, 36, wore a reptile print jumper with a pair of gold and black rimmed sunglasses as he sat at his table counting money.



Other stars of the party for the listening party included Rick Ross, Estelle and rapper Wale.

Rozay: The 36-year-old wore a reptile print jumper with a pair of gold and black rimmed sunglasses



Men on the moment: Meek Mill and fellow Maybach Music Group rapper Wale (R)



Meek Mill, real name Robert Williams, is an American rapper artist signed to Rick Ross' label Maybach Music group.

The 25-year-old's highly anticipated debut album Dreams & Nightmares is out October 30, and features collaborative tracks with the likes of John Legend, Mary J. Blige and Nas.

In June, Meek was alleged to be involved in an altercation between Chris Brown and Drake which took place in WiP nightclub in New York and left several people injured.



In deep thought: Meek Mill's debut album Dreams & Nightmares is out October 30

