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Britney investigated over child 'abuse'

Britney Spears is being investigated for "child abuse" as part of the ugly custody battle with her ex-husband, it has been claimed.

The allegations were reportedly raised at a recent hearing with Spears' lawyer, the attorney for her ex Kevin Federline and a lawyer from Los Angeles County Counsel.

The claims have emerged as Spears battles with Federline for custody of 23-month-old Sean and Jayden James, 11 months.

A hearing has been arranged for September 4 to decide who will have custody of the boys.

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services has targeted the troubled mother-of-two, whose parenting skills have been put into question following a number of incidents and reports from her staff.

In April last year, child welfare officials visited the pop star at her Malibu mansion after she was spotted driving with son Sean, then just four months, sitting on her lap. However, she was not charged with any offence.

Yahoo