Kerry Katona’s estranged husband George Kay has been charged with assault, following an incident that took place at the the couple’s home earlier this month.
George has also been charged with unlawful possession of a stun gun, the BBC reports.
Kerry and George
Sussex Police told MailOnline in a statement: “A man has been charged in connection with a domestic incident in Crowborough earlier this month.
“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.
“He will appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on November 26.”
Kerry confirmed the end of her marriage shortly after the incident, with her spokesperson stating: “It is with deep sadness that Kerry announces the end of her marriage to George Kay. Her focus now will be on her gorgeous children.”
Since tying the knot in September 2014, Kerry and George have hit headlines a number of times, and in August, he was reportedly arrested in connection with the theft of thousands of pounds worth of jewels.
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