ONLY a couple of days after Heather Locklear was released from a three-day psychiatric hold in the US, the actress has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer.

Los Angeles police took Locklear, 56, into custody at her California home shortly before midnight on Sunday (2pm AEST) and charged her with battery of a police officer and a paramedic, the New York Post reported.
This is her second arrest for attacking police officers.

Police originally arrived at Locklear’s home to answer a call from a family member who was worried about Locklear’s behaviour, according to TMZ.

The former Melrose Place star was reportedly drunk and agitated and punched a police officer who attempted to separate her from her family.

TMZreported that while paramedics put her on a stretcher, Locklear reportedly kicked an ambulance officer.

She was transported to a hospital for evaluation and then taken to jail, where she was charged. She’s currently being held on $US20,000 bail ($27,000).

The actress, who has previously been married to rockers Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora, was placed in a psychiatric hold last week after she allegedly threatened to harm herself because she thought her fiance was cheating on her.
In April, Locklear pleaded not guilty to charges she attacked police officers who answered a domestic violence call at her California home in February.

According to audio of the 911 call obtained by TMZ, Locklear’s brother called the police after coming to her home, and finding Locklear and her boyfriend arguing. TMZ also reported that the actress kicked three police officers who tried putting her in custody.

“She was extremely hostile and uncooperative and at one point became combative with the deputies,” Sgt. Eric Buschow of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office told the LA Times.

In recent years, Locklear has had numerous run-ins with police.

She was arrested in 2008 on suspicion of driving under the influence.

That same year her doctor called emergency services reporting that she was suicidal, and that June, she sought help for psychological issues.

Additionally, Locklear and ex-fiance Jack Wagner were ordered to appear in court in 2012 after an alleged violent fight.

Over the years, Locklear has sought treatment for depression and anxiety and reportedly went through drug rehabilitation after being hospitalised from mixing prescription drugs and alcohol.

In March, Locklear checked into rehab to help with her battle with addiction.

“She didn’t go because she was forced,” a source reportedly told People magazine at the time. “There was no intervention. She went in on her own. She wanted to feel better and get to the bottom of what was troubling her.”

Locklear has one daughter, 20-year-old Ava, with ex, Bon Jovi rocker Richie Sambora who has battled his own issues with substance abuse.

Her other ex Tommy Lee has also had problems with alcohol.