Comedian Dave Chappelle has been attacked onstage during his set.

The controversial comedian was performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival when a man appeared to rush the stage and charge into him for no clear reason.

According to reports Chappelle was unharmed and later continued with his act. The man ran behind the screen onstage and was surrounded by security.

Journalist Sharon Carpenter who was there tweeted: "Chris Rock and John Stewart were among the group of comedians performing alongside Dave Chappelle tonight when the incident happened. Jamie Foxx jumped onstage to help and make sure Dave was OK."

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