Moment ex-NFL player Willie McGinest punches man smashes bottle over his head at LA nightclub attack

Shocking footage has been revealed that appears to show former NFL linebacker Willie McGinest Jr. smashing a wine bottle over the head of a man at a Southern California nightclub.

The New England Patriots legend was arrested on Monday in connection with the assault at a Los Angeles nightspot, authorities said.

In surveillance video McGinest could be seen punching a man in the face before then hitting him over the head with a bottle while at Delilah, a swanky dinner and drinks spot in West Hollywood. 

Several other people that McGinest was with could also be seen taking punches at the man who had been sitting at table in the lounge. 

Former NFL player Willie McGinest was recorded in a video obtained by TMZ Sports attacking a man at Delilah nightclub in West Hollywood. The victim can be seen far left, sitting at a table

Video shows McGinest approaching the man and exchanging words before punching him in the face

The assault unfolded particularly quickly with McGinest walking up to the man and speaking with him before slugging him in the face with a left hook

Former NFL player Willie McGinest was recorded in a video obtained by TMZ Sports attacking a man at Delilah nightclub in West Hollywood. He is pictured here earlier this year

At one stage, McGinest grabbed a bottle and could be seen smashing it over the man’s head several times before tossing it to one side and calmly walking away.

The incident occurred December 9 at the venue on Santa Monica Boulevard with witnesses identifying McGinest as one of the people who were involved, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

The assault unfolded particularly quickly with McGinest walking up to the man and speaking with him before slugging him in the face with a left hook.

The man was pummeled together with at least three other men who also appeared to want a piece of the action. 

Bystanders were to be completely powerless to do anything to stop the beating as the punches rained down for at least 30 seconds before there was any sign of a letup. 

By the time the brawl was over, the victim, who has yet to be publicly identified, was helped to his feet, though he appeared shaken and unsteady on his feet. 

Several other men can be seen in the video joining in the attack, with punches being thrown for approximately 30 seconds

Bystanders could only but watch and appeared powerless to intervene during the melee

At one point, McGinest grabbed a bottle and struck the man in the head with it several times before tossing it onto a nearby sofa and leaving the scene

By the time the brawl was over, the victim, who has yet to be publicly identified, was helped to his feet, though he appeared shaken and unsteady on his feet.

McGinest spent 15 years in the NFL with New England and Cleveland after playing college ball at the University of Southern California. He won three Super Bowls and was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2015. He is pictured in 1997 holding the AFC Championship trophy

McGinest, 51, was arrested on Monday morning at 7am as part of the investigation. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after coming to the West Hollywood sheriff’s station to give a statement about the incident.

He posted a $30,000 bond and was released just over two hours later, the sheriff’s statement said. 

It was not immediately known if he had an attorney to comment on the allegations.

McGinest spent 15 years in the NFL with New England and Cleveland after playing college ball at the University of Southern California. 

He won three Super Bowls and inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2015.

In recent years McGinest has been working for the NFL Network as a football analyst.

The network has stated that he will not be on air while the incident is under investigation.  

Video shows McGinest approaching the man and exchanging words before punching him in the face at Delilah Nightclub in West Hollywood