Ferne McCann becomes the victim of horrific online abuse from cruel trolls as boyfriend is hunted over nightclub acid attack
FERNE McCann has been inundated with vile abuse from online trolls following the news her boyfriend Arthur Collins is wanted for questioning over an acid attack in London.
Sickeningly, one individual told the former Towie star she wanted to ‘throw acid’ in her face so she could ‘see what it feels like’.
Collins, 25, is being hunted by police who want to speak with him after 20 people were injured when a corrosive substance was doused on them at Mangle nightclub, in Dalston, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Since the news came to light, Ferne has been hounded with nasty messages from online trolls – despite the fact she was not involved in the horrific incident in any form.
Ferne’s social media accounts have been hijacked – with individuals spamming her Instagram posts with cruel comments and repeatedly sending upsetting tweets.
One woman, whose Instagram account appears to be inactive, told Ferne: “I wish he threw acid on your face Ferne then you would know what it feels like.”
Another wrote on Instagram: “Disgusted!! What a coward how can you associated with people like that.”
A third commented on one of her pictures: “Your career is finished.”
On Twitter, trolls passed judgement on Ferne and tagged in her name so she could see their messages.
Others made sick jokes at her expense.
The Sun revealed Arthur was wanted by police in connection to the attack on Tuesday evening.
Since the news came to light, Ferne has asked the 25-year-old to hand himself in for questioning and to “co-operate fully” with the police.
After a statement was released by her representative, Ferne appeared to try to distance herself from Arthur – who earlier this week she said she wanted to marry.
Firstly Ferne, 26, deleted a loved up picture of the couple from a recent holiday to Dubai and the Maldives.
She then unfollowed Arthur and removed any references to him on her numerous social media accounts.
In the statement, Ferne's representative said: “Ferne is aware that the police wish to speak to Arthur Collins and the nature of the accusations against him.
“Obviously these are highly shocking and Ferne has co-operated with the police in their inquiries. She was not with Arthur on Sunday night; was not at Mangle; and has no direct knowledge of the events that unfolded.
“As much as anybody she wants to know the truth and urges Arthur to co-operate fully with the police and attend a police station immediately.”
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Cops executed an arrest warrant at the suspect’s £1million home where a 54-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were held over the discovery of illegal firearms and a cannabis farm.
A male being sought over the acid attack was not present.
A source told The Sun the confrontation broke out at the Mangle E8 club in Dalston, East London, at 1am on Monday.
Witnesses told how victims were hit by liquid they thought was water at first before it started burning their flesh.
In a statement issued today, police said "a dispute between two groups of people developed inside the venue, resulting in a noxious substance being sprayed by a male suspect directly at Victims 1 and 2.
"Other people inside the venue suffered the effects of the substance."
A heavy police presence remained at Collins’ home near Broxbourne, Herts, following the raid on Monday.
Scaffolder Collins appeared on the front cover of OK! Magazine with This Morning favourite Ferne this week discussing plans to move in together - and even marriage.
Ferne said: “We spend every night together anyway.
“Moving in is definitely the next step."
She added: “And I know that seems a bit rushed, but when you know, you know."
The pair got back together in March - after first calling it quits last summer following a trip to Ibiza.
Ferne had previously defended her man’s controversial past.
A Met Police spokesman confirmed an arrest warrant had been executed at a property in Hertfordshire.
He added: “We do not comment on the identity of anyone who may or may not have been arrested or are wanted.”
A Hertfordshire police spokesman said: “Police conducting an arrest warrant at an address on White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, at 19.50pm on Monday April 17, discovered cannabis plants and cultivation equipment.
“A 54-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis.
“Officers seized several plants and illegal firearms at the address.”
Stars including Towie’s Lydia-Rose Bright were present at the club but left before the fight broke out, it emerged today.
A 25-year-old witness said: “It was definitely an argument over drugs. I heard the two black guys rowing about it.”
Detectives today confirmed the total number injured had risen to 20 and urged any witnesses to get in touch after cops were contacted by a further four victims.
Yesterday an Australian model relived the horror of the club attack as she revealed her injuries.
Detective Inspector Lee McCullough said: "We now have 20 people suffering from the effects of an acidic substance being sprayed in a confined space in a busy nightclub. All have burn related injuries.
"The noxious substance used has not yet been confirmed but samples retrieved from the scene have been sent for analysis.
"If you were there and saw anyone involved inside or leaving the nightclub, please get in touch."
The two most seriously injured men, aged 24 and 29, have been transferred to a specialist burns unit in Essex where they remained in a serious but stable condition.
Officers said they were looking for a single man they believe was responsible.
Ferne McCann’s mum told The Sun: “I don’t know anything about it I’m sorry.”
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