Leona Lewis Attacker Gets Charged

Peter Kowalczyk, 29, who claims to be a fan of the British singer, was formally charged yesterday for assaulting Lewis.

The man attacked the singer in a London shop after she signed his copy of the autobiography, Dreams.  During the incident, Kowalczyk struck the 24-year-old star in the head.  She did not need medical attention, but was very shaken by the assault.

On her Web site, Lewis thanked her fans for their encouragement, saying, "Thank you so much for your support it is truly overwhelming. Yesterday was a horrible shock and left me extremely hurt and upset. I’m very sorry to those I wasn’t able to meet at the signing. Thank you again for all of the lovely messages. Love you all."