Sarah Palin's son Track arrested on suspicion of 'domestic assault'

The son of former US vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault and burglary.

Track Palin, 28, has appeared in court in Alaska after being charged with domestic violence-related offences.

It is not clear whether he entered a plea to the charges.

"Given the nature of actions addressed last night by law enforcement and the charges involved, the Palins are unable to comment further," the family's lawyer, John Tiemessen, said.

"They ask that the family's privacy is respected during this challenging situation just as others dealing with a struggling family member would also request."

After his arrest on Saturday, he remained in custody at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility in Palmer on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

In 2016, he faced several charges related to domestic violence, including using a weapon while intoxicated, court records show. The case was resolved in a special veterans' court, with a conviction on a misconduct charge.

His involvement in an alcohol-fuelled brawl at a family gathering in 2014 also drew wide attention. Authorities did not file criminal charges in the incident.

Sarah Palin, a former governor of Alaska, rose to national prominence after being selected as U.S. Senator John McCain's running mate in his failed 2008 presidential bid against Democrat Barack Obama.