Denise Richards set to give up custody of 'violent' Sheen twins

Denise Richards is planning to give up the temporary custody of her former husband Charlie Sheen's twins for the sake of her family, it has been revealed.

Richards has informed the child welfare services through a letter that she is incapable of caring for the boys in her home, News.com.au reported.

The 42-year-old actress said that the young boys turned from "kind and loving" to "zombie-like with extreme violent mood swings and violent behaviour" after being in recent contact with their mum Brooke Mueller.

She said that the boys have strangled, kicked in the head and stomach, scratched, bit, slapped, punched in the face and head, and spit on her daughters and the family dogs.

Richards has also claimed in her letter that the four-year-old twins, Bob and Max, have even broken into their baby sister's room and relieved themselves in her tub, before flinging their feces all over her bathroom.

The 'Wild Things' star said that without any authority to make decisions on their behalf, she feels that her hands are tied in providing them the proper help, support, and care that they require.

Shocking photos had earlier emerged of Bob with nasty facial injuries, which he is alleged to have received after being in the care of his mother or grandmother.