An application for an apprehended violence order has been made against Kate Ritchie’s husband of nine years, Stuart Webb.
A court listing in the NSW criminal court shows the matter will be heard on October 24.
The actress, under her married name Katherine Leigh Webb, is listed on the hearing.
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An AVO order is typically made by a court is when a person fears for their safety, to protect them from further violence, intimidation or harassment.
Stuart, a former professional NRL player, was arrested earlier in the year for driving under the influence, and faced court in April.
This was his second drink-driving offence, following an offence seven years earlier.
The couple have been married since 2010 and together are parents to their four-year-old daughter, Mae.
Kate is most famous for her long-running role as Sally Fletcher in beloved soap Home & Away, but is more enjoys a career as an award-winning radio broadcaster, and an author of children’s books.
Kate’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
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