Gibson granted restraining order

Movie star Mel Gibson has obtained a restraining order against a homeless man who is allegedly stalking him.

15:13 07 October 2004

Movie star Mel Gibson has obtained a restraining order against a homeless man who is allegedly stalking him.

The Australian superstar has been granted a three-year court order after alleging the man often appeared at his house and demanded they pray together at the actor's chapel.

In his lawsuit against the man, the Hollywood actor admitted to being "extremely concerned for the safety of my family".

Gibson also claimed that Zack Sinclair evaded estate security to get as far as his gate on a number of occasions during September and once appeared at Gibson's chapel demanding the actor pray with him.

Mr Sinclair is also said to have sent letters to the star's home citing biblical verse and praising The Passion of the Christ, which Gibson directed.

The court order prevents Mr Sinclair from coming within 100 yards of Gibson, his wife or their seven children, as well as from their home, places of work, school and chapel.