Rami Malek has revealed he was once arrested for robbing a liquor store in Los Angeles – despite having nothing to do with the crime. The Bohemian Rhapsody Oscar winner, 43, who is of Egyptian heritage, was incorrectly profiled as fitting the description of a thief of Latin descent by officers operating in the area at the time.

During a recent interview, Rami Malek recalled an alleged encounter with LA police, in which the actor said he was racially profiled after a robbery.

Rami Malek said he was once 'thrown' onto a cop car when police suspected him of robbing a liquor store: 'I remember how hot that engine was... it was almost burning my hands.'

Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek shared his experiences of racial profiling in the US, recounting an incident where he was mistaken for a robbery suspect and thrown onto a police car. The Egyptian-American actor also discussed broader issues of identity and the implications of Donald Trump's potential presidency.

Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek, 43, said he was held by the LAPD after someone robbed a store and stole a woman's bag. He described the incident as a case of racial profiling