December 20 2012.

Following an investigation into allegations of domestic abuse made on the 11th of December, a woman has been charged with six offences.

44-year-old Samantha Kidd, unemployed of High Street, Seaford, was last night, (Wednesday 19 December 2012), charged with six counts of assault by beating between July and October this year.

She has been bailed with stringent conditions not to contact the male victim, who was known to her, or to visit the area where he lives. She will appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on Wednesday 9 January 2013.

A spokesperson said: "Sussex Police takes all allegations of domestic abuse seriously and encourages people to have the confidence to report, whether by those who are being afflicted, or others who have concerns. We will work with partners to provide support and always seek the best solution for victims, bringing appropriate offences to court."