Jodie Foster has reportedly denied the accusation that she attacked a teenager outside a shopping mall, branding it “fabricated”.

It had been alleged that the actress had an altercation with the 17-year-old at The Grove in Los Angeles on May 29 while she was with her children.

Speaking to People, her representative claimed that the alleged victim was “most definitely a professional paparazzo” and had been trailing the star – who asked him to stop – and her family.

“He had a large camera bag and 1000mm telephoto lens. He tailed Jodie and followed her all the way from the movie theatre to the valet,” said the spokesperson.

“He crowded her and her two young children and took photos of them the whole time…This guy’s behaviour was completely inappropriate and the police report is a fabrication of the incident.”

The teenager’s father had claimed that his son was a fan of Foster and had taken a photograph after spotting her at the mall. He alleged that Foster was unhappy about having her picture taken, although his son had apologised to her.