Jeremy McConnell is being investigated by police over claims he assaulted a woman in Liverpool

JEREMY McConnell is being investigated by police over assault allegations following an incident with a woman last week.

The reality star, 26, may now face questions from Merseyside Police officers following the alleged altercation in Liverpool on Thursday, March 9, after officers confirmed they are probing the claims.

The complaint was made last Sunday with the alleged victim, a woman, giving a statement to police.

A police spokesperson said: “Merseyside Police can confirm a report was received of an assault at a property on Thursday 9 March.

“Officers were contacted on Sunday, 12 March and an investigation into the incident is on-going.

“At this time no arrests have been made.”

A representative for Jeremy said: "Jeremy denies any wrong doing, however he is fully cooperating with the police in their investigations."

For legal reasons, The Sun is not revealing further details of the allegations against the Celebrity Big Brother star.

Earlier today The Sun’s Bizarre column revealed how Jeremy has jetted back to Ireland in the wake of two recent family tragedies.

Jeremy is currently mourning the death of his father and aunt, who died within days of each other, and has taken a break to be with his family.

Yesterday it emerged the new dad has begun seeing a counsellor after struggling to cope with the string of personal tragedies.

An insider said: "Jeremy is in a really bad place at the moment.

"He's still grieving from the loss of his dad and his auntie passing away has hit him hard too.

"He has been doing everything he can to stay on top of things and hopefully seeing a counsellor will help with the healing process."

Jeremy has recently been back in touch with his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Davis, after a paternity test confirmed he is the father of baby Caben-Albi.

The former couple had been at loggerheads for months but have since begun to rebuild a relationship in order to “co-parent” their newborn.

Jeremy has spent the last few weeks in Liverpool to be closer to them, and the family have been pictured out together enjoying themselves.