Kerry Katona's husband George Kay charged with assaulting her

Kerry Katona’s husband George Kay has been charged with assaulting the reality TV star and former singer.

The ex-rugby league player has been charged with assault by beating and possession of a prohibited weapon, a taser disguised as a torch.

The alleged incident happened at the couple's home Crowborough, East Sussex.

A Sussex Police spokesman told ITV News: "Just after 6pm on Saturday, October 3, police were called to an address in Gorsedene Close to a report that a 35-year-old woman had allegedly been assaulted.

"George Kay, 35, a labourer of Hollybank Moore, Warrington, answered bail on Saturday evening and was charged with assault by beating and possession of a prohibited weapon."

Kay will appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on November 26.