A man has been charged after storming the stage during Beyonce and Jay Z's show in Atlanta, US.

Associated Press reports that 26-year-old Anthony Charles Thomas Maxwell ran on stage as their On The Run II show was concluding on Saturday 25 August, approached Jay Z and made contact with him.

He was quickly stopped by the couple's back up dancers and concert security. A spokeswoman for Beyonce said that she and Jay Z were unharmed.

Mr Maxwell was initially issued a citation for disorderly conduct and released, but police have since added a charge of simple battery. He was treated for minor injuries, and spokeswoman Lisa Bender said there were no other injuries.