Guns N' Roses Axl Rose accused of 1989 sexual assault in lawsuit

Former model Sheila Kennedy has sued Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose for alleged sexual assault and battery.

According to her lawsuit, the popular rock musician attacked her during a violent hotel room encounter in New York in 1989.

Ms Kennedy was diagnosed with anxiety and depression due to the alleged assault, the lawsuit says.

Mr Rose's representatives did not respond to BBC News' requests for comment. read more