Naya Rivera has been arrested on domestic battery charges

Naya Rivera has been arrested on domestic battery charges in West Virginina, following an incident involving her husband, Ryan Dorsey.

According to reports, the former Glee star was arrested on Saturday night after Ryan told police she assaulted him in the presence of their child. 

Reporter Kalea Gunderson tweeted: "Criminal complaint states Rivera's husband Ryan Dorsey told police she struck him in the head and bottom lip when they were on a walk with their child."

The same reporter then confirmed that the 30-year-old actress had been released on a $1,000 PR bond and was picked up by by her father-in-law. 

The news comes after Naya filed a request for dismissal of divorce paperwork which she originally filed in November 2016. 

The couple first dated in 2010 before going their separate ways while Naya rose to fame on musical comedy-drama series, Glee.

They later reconciled and and wed in July 2014. 

In their statement about the divorce last November, the couple told PEOPLE, “After much consideration, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Our priority is and always will be our beautiful son that we share together. We will continue to be great co-parenting partners for him. We ask for respect and privacy for our family during this difficult time.”

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