Benedict Cumberbatch ‘hits cyclist while driving a green Lamborghini before the man gets up and SLAPS the Sherlock star’ The actor was driving in Freshwater, Isle Of Wight at the time of the alleged crash Cumberbatch, 42, allegedly caught the arm of the cyclist and knocked him off Moments after the collision the cyclist got up and slapped Cumberbatch Hampshire Police confirmed the incident had been previously reported By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 00:13 BST, 15 April 2019 | Updated: 00:28 BST, 15 April 2019 Viewcomments Benedict Cumberbatch reportedly knocked a man off his new bike while driving along a country lane and moments later was slapped by the furious cyclist. The actor, 42, allegedly caught the arm of the rider, Michael Lawrence, 63, during the collision which took place in Freshwater, Isle Of Wight last September. Mr Lawrence, affectionately known as Scooby, is claimed to have got up off the floor and immediately slapped Cumberbatch - before realising he was an A-list star. Benedict Cumberbatch reportedly knocked a man off his new bike while driving along a country lane and moments later was slapped by the cyclist A friend of the cyclist told The Sun that Mr Lawrence couldn't see anywhere to move to avoid the car and instead put his arm out in order to stop the vehicle. They said: 'He just put his arm over him and took the full force of the impact on his forearm, which smashed the wing mirror. 'It totally ruptured his arm. There was blood everywhere. Scooby is no shrinking violet and he b****y hurt him by the sounds of it.' Despite claims from Cumberbatch's representative's that he doesn't own a Lamborghini, Mr Lawrence reported he had been hit by a Urus 4x4. The actor, 42, allegedly caught the arm of the rider, Michael Lawrence, 63, during the incident which took place in the Isle Of White Mr Lawrence's friend told the website that Cumberbatch accused the cyclist of being in the middle of the road at the time of the collision. Recalling the moment his friend realised he had just slapped the Sherlock star, he said: 'Scooby said he nearly had a heart attack.' However despite the initial heated encounter, the Dr Strange actor offered the cyclist clothing and bottled water to clean up the blood before offering him a lift to the nearest medical centre. Mr Lawrence, affectionately known as Scooby, is claimed to have got up off the floor and immediately slapped Cumberbatch - before realising he was an A-list star Despite claims from Cumberbatch's representative's that he doesn't own a Lamborghini, Mr Lawrence reported he had been hit by a Urus 4x4 Cumberbatch is thought to have reported the incident to police on the island but hasn't pressed charges against Mr Lawrence over the slap. The two men swapped numbers and Mr Lawrence is apparently disheartened that he hasn't yet heard from the actor, his friend reports. Mr Lawrence, a retired fisherman, is allegedly thinking about seeking compensation for the incident, where he could reportedly be awarded up to £20,000. MailOnline have contacted Cumberbatch's representative's for comment. When contacted by The Sun Hampshire Police confirmed the incident had been previously reported. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility