X Factor star Lucy Spraggan viciously attacked along with her wife after Brighton gig leading to two arrests
The 25-year-old posted pictures of her injuries on social media as police confirm two women from London were arrested
TWO women have been arrested after X Factor star Lucy Spraggan was attacked and BITTEN along with her wife after a concert.
The 25-year-old songstress, who appeared in the 2012 series, was viciously scratched and had clumps of her hair pulled out in the Brighton beating early on Friday morning.
She posted horrifying pictures online showing deep scratch marks and bruises on her face, as well as a clump of hair that had been ripped out.
The gay Derbyshire singer, who pulled out of the X Factor finals in 2012 due to illness, wrote on Instagram: "That's my own hair.
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"Was attacked tonight after the show in Brighton, along with my guitarist and wife."
She added that Sussex police had been "amazing" and were "pursuing a charge".
The attack took place at about 3am on Thursday as she left Slam Star karaoke bar in the city centre with her guitarist wife Georgina Gordon.
The couple married in June last year, announcing the news on Instagram with a picture from the big day, caption: "Just Married”.
Sussex Police were called to the scene where the couple told officers they had been attacked by two strangers.
A spokesperson for the force confirmed two women, aged 26 and 27, from London, had been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The women have been released on police bail until April 25 as an investigation continues.
Fans messaged the singer with words of support.
One said: "This makes me sad. Speedy recovery to you all."
Another wrote: "This is so so sad! You are such an amazing person and your wife too!!! This is disgusting!!! Thinking of you all! Sending so much love".
The singer has previously spoken out about her mental health and how she felt so low she considered taking her own life.
Lucy has credited her other half for getting her through dark times of her depression.
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