EastEnders Star's Boyfriend In Court

31 May 2011, 11:20 | Updated: 31 May 2011, 12:16

The fiance of former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy admitted attacking her when he appeared in court.

Adam Cottrell, 31, pleaded guilty to assaulting her twice at their top floor flat in Broxbourne, Herts. Police were called to their home at around 5.30pm on Sunday May 22.

Cottrell appeared at Hertford magistrates court charged with two counts of assault by beating and two counts of criminal damage. He pleaded guilty to the charges and is due to be sentenced on June 21.

Natalie, 28,  has starred in BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and a reality show called Natalie Cassidy: Becoming Mum.

The case was adjourned until June 21. 11.30.