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SINGER'S BEATING HORROR

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.

 X Factor star Lucy Spraggan showed how her hair was ripped out in a brutal beating after a gig on Thursday night
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X Factor star Lucy Spraggan showed how her hair was ripped out in a brutal beating after a gig on Thursday nightCredit: Instagram
 The gay Derbyshire singer was beaten along with her guitarist wife
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The gay Derbyshire singer was beaten along with her guitarist wifeCredit: Instagram

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.

"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.

 Fans of the X Factor star posted heartfelt messages wishing her a speedy recovery
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Fans of the X Factor star posted heartfelt messages wishing her a speedy recoveryCredit: Instagram
 Lucy Spraggan starred in X Factor 2012
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Lucy Spraggan starred in X Factor 2012
 Lucy had to pull out of the X Factor finals due to illness
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Lucy had to pull out of the X Factor finals due to illnessCredit: PA:Press Association

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.

 Lucy Spraggan and Georgina Gordon on their wedding day in June last year
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Lucy Spraggan and Georgina Gordon on their wedding day in June last yearCredit: Twitter
 The singer with her with Georgina, who was also attacked outside the bar in Brighton
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The singer with her with Georgina, who was also attacked outside the bar in BrightonCredit: Twitter

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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