A MAN arrested following the alleged assault of celebrity Katie Price has been rebailed.

The 32-year-old man was arrested by Essex Police following reports of an assault in Little Canfield on August 23.

He was held on suspicion of assault, theft and coercive and controlling behaviour and was bailed until today, September 20.

Essex Police now say his bail period has been extended until later this week.

Price, 43, was taken to hospital after sustaining a facial injury and was later discharged.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "A 32-year-old man arrested following reports of an assault in Little Canfield on 23 August has been rebailed until later this week."