RIHANNA's attack picture leaked.!

TMZ.COM today released the picture of RIHANNA's battered face with cuts and bruises after the alleged attack from CHRIS BROWN.

The picture shows the Grammy award winner with marks on her cheek and around her lips.LA cops have now launched an internal investigation to find out who leaked the picture which was posted last night on celeb website TMZ.

Police said the photo "has the appearance" of one taken during a domestic violence investigation, and said its release was a case of "serious misconduct." Some of the injuries shown in the photo — specifically the marks on the forehead — were said to be consistent with the injuries Rihanna - whose real name is Robyn Fenty - sustained.

Prosecutors have asked police to provide more information before deciding whether to press charges against Brown.No statement has been issued on behalf of Rihanna, who turns 21 today.