Sutherland 'to turn himself in'

Kiefer Sutherland is expected to turn himself in for questioning about a fashion designer's claim that the actor head-butted him at a nightclub, police have said.

The 24 star could be charged with misdemeanor assault in the incident, which happened in the early hours of Tuesday in New York.

He is expected to turn himself in on Thursday to talk with police.

Kiefer Sutherland -- No Jail Today

Kiefer SutherlandLaw enforcement has been buzzing that they may arrest Kiefer Sutherland when he turns himself in ... rather than just give him a desk appearance ticket with a promise to appear in court later -- well we've learned there's just no way he'll get arrested.

Why, you ask? Law enforcement told us generally they do not give desk appearance tickets to non-residents. But we did some checking and know -- for sure -- Kiefer is a resident of NYC. He has two residences in the city. As for his home in L.A., he's selling it.

So no doubt Kiefer won't be taken into custody when he turns himself in today. He'll get a ticket and will get a date to appear in court for his arraignment on the assault charge.