Justin Bieber hits paparazzo – reports

Los Angeles – Pop star Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning by police after a photographer claimed he was involved in an altercation with the star, reports the .

The scuffle reportedly took place after the photographer wanted to snap a picture of Justin and his girlfriend Selena Gomez leaving a theatre at The Commons at Calabasas on Sunday.

According to the Daily Mail, the photographer called 911 complaining of chest pain. He was taken to hospital where he was treated and then released.

Justin lost his cap and a shoe during the scuffle while girlfriend Selena tried to keep him calm.

According to , Justin is being investigated by police for misdemeanour criminal battery.

See pics of Justin and Selena during the incident .