Please don't hit mommy

Alan Panettiere got arrested for hitting his wife Lesley early this morning. The reports are saying that Alan was doing it in self defense as Lesley got in a few punches before Alan got to her. It doesn't matter who hit who...this is just NOT POSITIVE!

From the AP:

"Alan Panettiere, father of Heroes star Hayden Panettiere, was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly hitting his wife, Lesley Panettiere, when the couple got into an argument after attending a party.

Sgt. Scott Wolf, a spokesman for the West Hollywood Sheriff's Department, told E! News that the 49-year-old Panettiere got into a spat with Lesley, 52, at approximately 3 a.m. and struck her on the left cheek up to two times with a closed fist.

Hayden's mom called police, who arrived at the home and took her statement.

When investigators noticed redness and bruises on her face consistent with an assault, lan was subsequently taken into custody and booked on felony spousal abuse. He is currently being held on $50,000 bail."