TV fitness guru facing assault trial

A TV fitness guru is facing trial for assaulting his model ex-girlfriend.

Former RTÉ Today show fitness expert Francis Xavier Usanga, 29, of Lanesboro, Finglas, Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to Emma Murphy at FX Fitness in Santry on July 3 last.

The charge is under Section Three of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He appeared before Judge Patricia McNamara yesterday at Dublin District Court.