Gabriel Aubry blasts Halle

Gabriel Aubry has branded ex-girlfriend Halle Berry "irresponsible" after she launched a custody battle against him.

The Oscar-winning actress - who split from the 35-year-old model last April after almost five years together - is seeking full custody of their two-year-old daughter Nahla after claiming she was concerned for the tot's welfare when she was in Gabriel's care but he has now hit back saying Halle has been telling lies about him.

In a statement released to 'Access Hollywood', his representative said: "Gabriel refuses to air their issues in the press as he believes this may ultimately harm their daughter. The fact is that Gabriel is a caring father who shares custody of Nahla.

"Gabriel fully believes that a consistent and balanced living situation and two loving parents are crucial for their child even if Ms. Berry feels otherwise. He will always defend his rights as a father and will always consider Nahla's best interest. Halle's continuing allegations in the press are untrue and irresponsible."

Halle - who claims she had to pull out of filming new movie 'New Year's Eve' to focus on the custody battle - had said she was seeking "swift judicial intervention" because she was so concerned for Nahla's welfare.

A representative for the 44-year-old star said: "Halle has serious concerns for her daughter's well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her

"She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter's father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek judicial intervention."