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Nicole Kidman pressing charges against photographer on bike who knocked her down on New York street

Nicole Kidman (from left), Rooney Mara and Naomie Harris attend the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show on Thursday in New York City — prior to Kidman's tumble.
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Nicole Kidman (from left), Rooney Mara and Naomie Harris attend the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show on Thursday in New York City — prior to Kidman’s tumble.
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Nicole Kidman is supposedly pressing charges after a freelance paparazzo hit her as he was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.

Kidman, 46, was returning to the Carlyle Hotel after attending the Calvin Klein show at New York’s Fashion Week when photographer Carl Wu slammed into the starlet.

According to a witness for TMZ, Wu appeared to hit the brakes but didn’t stop in time. A photographer at the scene told the gossip site that Kidman told Wu she wanted to press charges.

Ambulance and police were called to the Caryle Hotel after the incident involving Nicole Kidman.
Ambulance and police were called to the Caryle Hotel after the incident involving Nicole Kidman.

Another observer told Us Weekly that Kidman appeared more shaken than injured.

“She looked hurt, but there wasn’t any blood,” the witness said. “She put her shoes back on and ran into the Carlyle.”

Nicole Kidman was knocked down by photographer Carl Wu exiting the Carlyle Hotel.
Nicole Kidman was knocked down by photographer Carl Wu exiting the Carlyle Hotel.

An ambulance arrived on the scene to check on the star.

TMZ reports that cops will write Wu a ticket for illegally riding his bicycle on the sidewalk but will not arrest him for anything more serious.

Nicole Kidman (from left), Rooney Mara and Naomie Harris attend the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show on Thursday in New York City — prior to Kidman's tumble.
Nicole Kidman (from left), Rooney Mara and Naomie Harris attend the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show on Thursday in New York City — prior to Kidman’s tumble.

A representative for Kidman did not immediately return the Daily News’ request for comment.