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Lauren Goodger's ex Charles Drury has been charged with assaulting the former TOWIE star on the day of their baby's funeral.
The builder, 25, was charged with assault and coercive and controlling behaviour when he appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on June 14.
Drury has been bailed ahead of his next appearance on July 12 at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
He has reportedly pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Lauren's ex allegedly caused the reality star actual bodily harm on August 4 2022, the day of their baby daughter's funeral.
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A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: "A man has appeared in court charged with offences linked to an incident in Upminster.
Charles will appear in crown court next month (Lauren Goodge/Instagram)
Lauren and Charles coparent daughter Larose (laurengoodger/Instagram)"Charles Drury – 25 (25.06.97) of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 14 June charged with assault (ABH) and engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour.
"He was bailed to next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 12 July.
"The charges relate to an incident police were called to in Upminster on 4 August 2022. A woman aged in her 30s was treated for facial injuries."
A representative for Lauren told The Mirror: "Lauren has never commented on this police investigation and will not be commenting on this story."
Lauren split with Charles shortly after the death of their second child Lorena, who died minutes after she was born.
Charles was arrested in August last year after reports suggested an alleged assault on Lauren, 36, at their home on the night of their daughter Lorena’s funeral.