Blue singer Lee Ryan has been charged with assault after he allegedly hit his fiancee in the face.

Tabloid reports said the incident took place in a car in the West End of London on Wednesday night (August 19).

Ryan and Samantha Millar, 26, have a son together. He is due to appear in court on August 27.

The former pop singer's spokesperson told The Sun: "Lee 100% denies common assault. He will be fighting these charges."

The 27-year-old recently made an unsuccessful attempt to re-launch his music career.

(by Jason Gregory)