Kerry Katona is in a police cell tonight awaiting questioning over claims over an attack..

The troubled reality television star was arrested on suspicion of committing assault, criminal damage and a public order offence, police sources said.

Katona, 28, was arrested in Warrington this afternoon by Cheshire Police, who cautioned her for possessing cocaine only a few days ago.

The mother of four’s arrest comes after being filmed by a Sunday newspaper snorting cocaine and losing a six figure advertising contract as a consequence.

A police spokesman said: “At approximately 3.50pm on Wednesday August 26, Cheshire Police attended a premises on Hawthorne Business Park in Warrington following a report of an assault.

Update>> 27th Aug>>

It has now been claimed that the incident in question saw Katona punching her financial adviser David McHugh after visiting his office at Hawthorne Business Park, Warrington.

A source told The Sun: “She had been through her accounts and was raging. She went to his office to speak to him and was screaming and kicking off. Then she punched him in the face.

“David started yelling back so she grabbed a cup of tea and threw it in his face – and punched him in the chops again for good measure.”

The alleged incident came just two days after Katona received an official police caution for possessing cocaine. It also followed reports that her bankrupt status will remain for the foreseeable future.

An insider added: “Kerry’s whole world is imploding. She was in pieces after the police grilled her for almost two hours on Monday and this is the last thing she needs.”

Speaking today, a representative for Cheshire Police confirmed: “A 28-year-old woman has been released and granted police bail until 12 October at 9am pending further investigation.”