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Benedict Cumberbatch Seen in Heated Argument with Fellow Cyclist Over Alleged Road Rage Incident

  • Actor Benedict Cumberbatch was captured in a 10-minute roadside argument with a masked cyclist in London recently, with the confrontation centered on alleged traffic violations.
  • The cyclist accused Cumberbatch of running a red light, traversing a zebra crossing, and ignoring three lights; while the actor admitted he "did it once," he denied the broader claims.
  • No police complaint followed the heated exchange, which concluded without further incident; Cumberbatch reportedly took a selfie with young fans afterward, maintaining composure despite the earlier row.
  • Some fans defended Cumberbatch as "just a normal human," while others speculated the intense dispute might have been staged for a production, given the actor's heated demeanor.
  • This confrontation contrasts with the British performer's 2018 rescue of a Deliveroo rider attacked by four people; Cumberbatch currently stars in the Russo Brothers' 'Avengers Doomsday' and crime thriller 'Blood On Show.
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Benedict Cumberbatch clashes with London cyclist in heated row

The actor, 49, was caught on camera having an argument with a fellow cyclist

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