Britney Spears is allegedly to be sued for breaking a dancer’s nose.

Dawn Noel was one of the dancers attending a rehearsal ahead of the filming for the video of Spears’ “Work Bitch” and is claiming that the singer caused her injury.

As part of the lawsuit, Noel is claiming that Spears arrived at the rehearsal in question "in a dishevelled and confused state" and was "having difficulty learning the moves, performing dance steps and following simple directions".

The lawsuit goes on to say: "After approximately half an hour of rehearsing, as (Noel) stood off to (Spears's) side, Britney twirled in an unbalanced and reckless manner, arms extended out to her sides, and forcefully backhanded (Noel) in the face."

The other dancers in the room then heard "a cracking sound which they immediately knew to be the sound of (Noel's) nose breaking".

She was later diagnosed with nasal fractures and has since claimed that her injuries have meant that she has missed out on work.

Britney Spears has yet to comment on the allegations.