American Pie singer Don McLean has been arrested on a domestic violence charge, according to reports.

The 70-year-old singer was reportedly released on $10,000 (£7,000) bail from Knox County jail in Maine, New England, on Monday morning.

An NBC News affiliate says McLean was charged with the "lowest level" of an assault charge.

The US singer-songwriter has amassed more than 40 gold and platinum records worldwide during his career.

His original manuscript and notes to American Pie sold at auction for $1.2 million dollars (£840,000) in April.