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Bam Margera allegedly punched his brother in the face during a physical confrontation, Pennsylvania State Police said as they announced the Jackass star is facing criminal charges.
The 43-year-old fled the scene on foot after an alleged altercation at their home in the Philadelphia suburbs.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Margera, with police saying they are looking for him.
Police were called to the Chester County home in response to a reported domestic disturbance shortly before 11am on Sunday.
Bam's brother, Jesse Margera, reportedly told police that Bam had pounded on and kicked his locked bedroom door that morning.
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Jesse said his brother also punched him in the eye, nose and ear during a later confrontation in the kitchen, according to court documents.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Bam Margera (Getty Images)Jesse said he had also found a threatening handwritten note signed "Bam," a police statement said, according to the Associated Press.
Bam is said to have fled the property on foot through dense woods before troopers got there, the statement said.
Bam Margera is charged with simple assault, harassment, and four counts of terroristic threats. Court documents did not list an attorney for Margera.
Earlier today, the Pennsylvania State Police issued the following statement: "On April 23, at 11:00 a.m, troopers from the PSP Avondale Station responded to the 400 block of Hickory Hill Road, in Pocopson Township, Chester County, for a reported disturbance.
Bam fled the scene (WireImage)
Police issued a statement about the incident (WireImage for Dan Klores Communi)"The investigation determined Brandon ‘Bam’ Margera, age 43, of Thornton, PA, was involved in a physical confrontation with the victim, who suffered minor injuries."
They added: "Margera fled into a wooded area prior to the arrival of PSP and has not been located at this time."
The police urged anyone with information on the star's whereabouts to contact PSP Avondale at the non-emergency number.
Bam's legal troubles have worsened in recent months, with the 43-year-old having been arrested for public intoxication in Los Angeles at the end of March.
He's said to have got into an argument with a woman at a restaurant in Burbank, California, where his estranged wife and son were said to be eating.
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According to reports, the dispute at the restaurant got louder which is said to have led to enforcement officers being called.
Police did not clarify whether the woman involved was his wife - who filed for legal separation from Bam in February - or not.
A law enforcement source told TMZ Bam was arrested and booked for misdemeanour public intoxication.