Rupert Murdoch accosted in hearing; wife Wendi Deng jumps up to defend him

(CBS/AP) LONDON - A protester has rushed Rupert Murdoch as the media baron gave testimony to British lawmakers, causing a scuffle and suspending the hearing.

A man appeared to rush up behind Murdoch and was then struck by Murdoch's wife, Wendi Deng, who jumped up to defend him.

Police in the back of the committee room were holding an apparently handcuffed man with white foam covering his face and shirt.

The foam also appeared to have spattered Murdoch in the Tuesday afternoon attack.

CNN reported the substance used appeared to be "shaving foam."

According to Reuters, a witness said there was no sign that Murdoch had been hurt.

The incident interrupted a dramatic hearing in which the media mogul told British lawmakers he was not responsible for a phone hacking scandal that has rocked his global empire.