United Kingdom, July 17 -- Aaron Phypers claims that Denise Richards' abuse allegations have been "conjured up".

The 52-year-old actor has been accused of physical abuse by his estranged wife, with Denise alleging that he was repeatedly violent and threatening towards her - but Aaron has now rubbished those claims.

Speaking to Us Weekly, he said: "Not true. Conjured up. I have the real evidence."

The actress has been granted a temporary restraining order against Aaron, after she accused him of physically abusing her.

She said in court documents: "Throughout our relationship, Aaron would frequently violently choke me, violently squeeze my head with both hands, tightly squeeze my arms, violently slap me in my face and head, aggressively...