Kerry Katona's estranged husband George Kay denies assaulting her

Kerry Katona's estranged husband George Kay has denied assaulting her.

The 36-year-old appeared in court after being arrested following an alleged bust-up at the home he shared with the former Atomic Kitten singer in Crowborough, East Sussex, on September 19.

He was charged by Sussex Police with assault by beating and possessing a banned weapon, relating to a Taser-style instrument which was disguised.

At Hove Crown Court, labourer Kay, from Hollybank Moore, Warrington, Cheshire, denied both charges and will stand trial from April 25.

Katona, 35, married ex-rugby league player Kay in 2014.

Kay was released on bail following the hearing.