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Stephanie Davis ‘arrested on suspicion of GBH’

The former Hollyoaks actress was arrested in Enfield, north London.
The former Hollyoaks actress was arrested in Enfield, north London.

Former soap star Stephanie Davis has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Police were called to a hotel in The Ridgeway, Enfield, at 11pm on Sunday night following reports of an assault.

Officers arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of GBH, Scotland Yard said.

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Celebrity Big Brother star Stephanie Davis (Ian West/PA)

Police did not name the suspect but said in a statement: “She has been taken to a north London police station for questioning. The victim was treated at the scene and did not attend hospital. Enquiries continue.”

The ex-Hollyoaks actress has appeared on Big Brother’s Bit On The Side as a relationship expert during the current series.

She recently became a mother for the first time with on/off partner and former Celebrity Big Brother co-star Jeremy McConnell.

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Stephanie Davis (Ian West/PA)

The couple first got together after appearing as fellow contestants on the reality TV show in 2016, months after Davis finished a five-year run playing Sinead O’Connor in Hollyoaks.

She first came into the public eye when she took part in the BBC talent-spotting show Over The Rainbow in 2010.

A representative for Davis has been contacted for comment.