Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home

American actor Charlie Sheen was assaulted with a deadly weapon by a woman at his Malibu home, police in Los Angeles have said.

The attack occurred on Wednesday around 13:00 local time, authorities said.

Paramedics were reportedly called to Sheen's home in the aftermath, but he was not taken to hospital.

Police have arrested Electra Schrock with assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department confirmed the attack on the "Two and a Half Men" actor in a statement to the BBC.

They said that Ms Schrock was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

She was also arrested for using force likely to create great bodily injury.