X Factor's Craig Colton in "horrible" knife attack
Former X Factor contestant Craig Colton has told fans about a "horrible" attack seemingly directed at him and his partner, involving a knife and homophobic rants.
The singer, who rose to fame as a contestant on the show back in 2011, told his Twitter followers of the shocking events at his home.
"After a horrible night, of being attacked with a knife and homophobic rants at our own home, we find out the police can't do anything," he posted last night (April 23).
After a horrible night, of being attacked with a knife and homophobic rants at our own home, we find out the police can't do anything 💔
- Craig Colton (@CraigColtonUK) April 23, 2017
Craig's partner Shane further explained: "We are not at our home as feel in danger, both very sad and unsettled. Worse experience of our life's! Xx."
"Completely traumatised about this scary & horrific incident that took place in our home at 3am! We have Never felt so in danger," he wrote in another tweet.
@annebowker378 @CraigColtonUK We are not at our home as feel in danger, both very sad and unsettled. Worse experience of our life's! Xx
- SHANE COOPER (@ShaneCooperUK) April 23, 2017
Completely traumatised about this scary & horrific incident that took place in our home at 3am! We have Never felt so in danger 😭 #Retweet https://t.co/WXzAUvBHCj
- SHANE COOPER (@ShaneCooperUK) April 23, 2017
Digital Spy has reached out to Craig's representatives for comment.
The pair have since received a flood of supportive messages from friends and celebrities...
Hollyoaks star Duncan James tweeted, "Omg this is terrible !!!", while friend and Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan added, "can't believe this hope you're both okay".
Omg this is terrible !!! https://t.co/ew4ztrKh3b
- Duncan James (@MrDuncanJames) April 24, 2017
can't believe this hope you're both okay 😩🤗xxx https://t.co/jfUb9KVRB4
- H O L L Y H A G A N (@HollyGShore) April 24, 2017
Craig came sixth in the 2011 series of X Factor, proving his talent by covering stars such as Beyonce and Lady Gaga. However, the series was eventually won by Little Mix.
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