Reports have reached us that N-Dubz & Celebrity Big Brother star Dappy (real name Costadinos Contostavlos), has been charged with assault, following an incident outside a Chelmsford nightclub. The incident apparently took place in the early hours this morning outside the Chicago Nightclub following his performance at the venue.

According to Sky News, the rapper has now been bailed by police, pending his court appearance, in what follows a turbulent week for the London performer, where HM Revenue & Customs eventually withdrew a bankruptcy petition after Dappy paid off £140,000 in an outstanding tax bill.

More as we hear it.