Police Officer 'Urinates On Metallica Fan At Concert'

A 29-year-old police officer has been put on paid administrative leave after he allegedly urinated on a fan at a Metallica concert in Boston.

The officer, named locally as Joseph Houston, has also been charged with trespassing over claims he tried to make his way back into the concert after being ejected.

The concert at the TD Banknorth Garden on January 18th formed part of Metallica's US tour.

A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police report says Houston, who appeared to be drunk, was initially asked to leave shortly before 10pm.

He then tried to make his was back into the venue using his police badge and allegedly called a black MBTA officer “Obama”.

It was at this point that the officer allegedly urinated on a fellow-concertgoer before being removed by security guards.

According to The Cod Cape Times, Houston, who earned $50,000 in 2008, is expected to return to work on February 5th where he fill face the trespassing charge.

The concertgoer who Houston allegedly urinated on could file charges at Boston Municipal Court, the newspaper said.

Metallica's US tour continued last night (January 26th) in Chicago.

You can see photos from the event below, or click here for full highlights.

Metallica live in Chicago