Police check on Pete Davidson after troubling Instagram post

Police visited Saturday Night Live star Pete

Davidson after an alarming social media post sparked fears for his welfare. Concerns were raised for the US comedian and actor, 25, following an Instagram post in which he wrote: “I really don’t want to be on this earth anymore.”

He added: “I’m doing my best to stay here for you but I actually don’t know how much longer I can last. All I’ve ever tried to do was help people. Just remember I told you so.”

Davidson, who went through a break-up with popstar Ariana Grande earlier this year, concluded the message with a heart emoji.

He later deleted his Instagram account and appeared as scheduled on SNL, which is broadcast live.

New York police said they had checked on the comedian, but did not say where officers met him. Earlier this month, the comedian wrote on Instagram about suffering from borderline personality disorder, being targeted by online trolls, and feeling suicidal. He said he was speaking out about his mental health “only in the hopes that it will help bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth.”

He added: “No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this.”