ROSIE’S ANGER OVER RAPE & DEATH THREATS She calls cops to tackle online trolls
FORMER Islander Rosie Williams has called in police over vile rape and murder threats.
The ex-contestant, 26, has been targeted by trolls on social media site Instagram.
One cruel post read: “You’re nothing but a f***ing sl**. If I ever see you I’ll f**ing stab you.”
Other comments which are too offensive to print are said to be “vile” and “disgusting”.
Furious Rosie has reported them to Instagram bosses and to police.
Her representative last night confirmed she had been targeted.
They told the Daily Star Sunday: “Rosie has been inundated with positive support since leaving Love Island.
“Yes, there has been one very threatening comment made and she has taken this seriously given the nature of it, and it has been reported via the correct channels.
“While Rosie is taking it in her stride, she will not accept these threats being made and is determined to follow this up.
“They are unacceptable and just because they have been made on social media, it does not make the threat any less serious.”
Welsh-born Rosie is a qualified solicitor and plans to use her legal expertise to resolve the matter. A pal said: “Rosie isn’t afraid of standing up for herself.
“She reported the username and the comments and has reported it to the police.
“Rosie is not taking this lightly as she’s seen the damage online trolls and bullies can cause and she won’t stand for it.”
Reality stars are often a target for warped online trolls. Our Love Island columnist and former contestant Tyla Carr has previously spoken out about messages she received.
She said: “It’s been pretty difficult for me online.
“People say some really deep and
PARENTS have slammed Love Island for its “sexy” app, writes FELICITY CROSS.
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Users design their character and become part of the story-style game, which includes horrific things. They make really rude remarks. There’s no need to be horrible to anyone, especially if you don’t even know them. But they say all sorts of stuff.”
Last month it emerged former contestant Sophie Gradon had been found dead in a suspected suicide after being targeted by trolls.
She had campaigned for internet abuse to be taken more seriously.
Speaking at a cyber bullying conference, she said: “Online bullying is as destructive as face-to-face bullying, sometimes worse.
“Trolls leave you feeling vulnerable, unsafe and upset.”
ITV chiefs have insisted they provide sufficient aftercare for everyone who takes part in Love Island.
questions about sex acts like a threesome or an orgy, plus conversations about condoms and plans for bedroom action.
The app carries a 17+ age rating, but one mum told us her 15-year-old daughter was playing along with all her classmates.
The mum said: “I was pretty shocked.
“I don’t like to even let her watch the programme but she sees all the clips on Twitter and the net.
“I thought the game would be harmless but she showed me and it’s all sexy chat.
“The worst thing is the morals of it all – how the whole thing is about sex and cheating.”