Updated: Spears rep: 'Trawick did not hit Britney'

Britney Spears's representative has denied reports that the singer has been beaten by her boyfriend Jason Trawick.

Earlier today, reports emerged that Spears had been subject to an attack which had left her with a black eye.

TMZ quotes spokesman Andrew Wallet as saying: "Every aspect of the story published by Star Magazine is completely and utterly false.

"Star Magazine was informed of the falsity of the story before it was published. All the statements attributable to Jason Alexander [in the article] are completely fabricated."

Wallet added: "Jason Trawick has never abused [Spears]. They have defamed Britney Spears and we will be taking appropriate legal action."

Another statement released from Spears's camp read: "Suffice it to say, Jason Trawick has never laid a hand on Britney.

"This is just another example of the irresponsible nature of the tabloid media relying on shoddy sources and false information for the sole purpose of selling magazines, without regard to the truth and without regard to who they hurt in the process.

"The statements attributed to Jason Alexander are a complete fabrication as Britney has not had any form of communication with Mr Alexander in years.

"These irresponsible statements are defamatory and Britney Spears's legal team will be taking legal action against all of the appropriate parties."