Former X Factor contestant Craig Colton has revealed he was the victim of a"horrible" attack on him and his partner, involving a knife and homophobic rants.
The singer 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,"
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.
@CraigColtonUK Hi @CraigColtonUK and @ShaneCooperUK I hope your okay, Let ur fans know your safe. Think positive, that you were strong to get through it xx
— Anne Rose (@annebowker378) 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
The pair have recieved much support after the attack, including message from former Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan and Blue's Duncan James.
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
Omg this is terrible !!! https://t.co/ew4ztrKh3b
— Duncan James (@MrDuncanJames) April 24, 2017
Craig took part in the X Factor back in 2011 ans was mentored by Gary Barlow!