Britney Spears’ assault charge

Police in Southern California have handed an allegation of assault against Britney Spears to prosecutors.

The pop superstar is alleged to have struck her housekeeper earlier this month, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

Mathew Rosengart, the singer’s lawyer, dismissed the claims as “overblown sensational tabloid fodder”.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the case is now with prosecutors.

The county’s District Attorney’s office will decide if Spears should be charged with an offence.