Travis Scott sought by New York police over alleged assault of nightclub worker

Rapper is alleged to have punched sound engineer during a DJ set, and caused $12,000 worth of damage to equipment

Chart-topping US rapper Travis Scott is being sought for questioning by New York City police following reports of an assault and criminal damage in a city nightclub.

A sound engineer at Club Nebula alleges that Scott punched him in the face following a verbal altercation early on Wednesday morning. It is alleged that Scott also caused $12,000 (10,000) worth of damage to a speaker and video screen. Police officers attended the scene.