Pint-sized actor Gary Coleman is at the centre of a police investigation in Utah after hitting a man with his car.

Authorities suspect the former Diff'rent Strokes star rammed his 24-year-old victim on purpose.

A police officer involved in the investigation claims Coleman and Colt Reston had publicly argued earlier on Saturday night (06Sept08) before the incident, which took place in Payson, Utah.

The authorities believe Coleman became angry as Reston attempted to take photographs of him. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries. (c) WENN