Newspaper article delays trial of TV fitness instructor

The trial of TV fitness instructor Francis Usanga for assaulting his ex-girlfriend has been delayed over a newspaper article purporting to be an interview with the complainant.

The 29-year-old former Today show fitness expert with an address at Lanesboro, Finglas, north Dublin, is accused of assault causing harm to model Emma Murphy. The charge is under Section Three of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.

The attack allegedly took place at FX Fitness gym in Santry in north Dublin on July 3 last year.