Rapper Kanye West not to face felony charges over scuffle

Los Angeles: Los Angeles County prosecutors say they have decided not to file felony charges against rapper Kanye West and his manager over an incident in which a photographers' camera was broken.

Los Angeles County District Attorney's spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons says prosecutors referred the case to city attorneys, who will decide whether to charge West with a misdemeanour.

West was arrested on September 11 at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of felony vandalism after he was captured on video struggling with a paparazzo and breaking a flash on the floor.

City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan says a decision on a lesser charge isn't expected until next week.

West's road manager was also arrested on suspicion he broke the photographer's camera and one belonging to a videographer from the celebrity website TMZ.