Taylor 'thought Newton would kill her'

Rachael Taylor has reportedly claimed in legal documents that she feared Matthew Newton would kill her during his alleged attack.

The Underbelly actor, who is currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation in a Sydney clinic, is believed to have assaulted Taylor a few days after proposing to her in Rome.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Taylor has claimed in her application for an apprehended domestic violence order against Newton that she received treatment for "scarring to her top lip, arm and knee", "neck injuries" and "bruising" after the incident.

The documents also state that her injuries were consistent with having her head "bashed against the floor and walls".

She also reportedly said that Newton has "threatened to end her life" on more than one occasion since January this year.