Scottish actor Sam Heughan says he has been targeted by bullies online for the past six years.
The Outlander star, who spent part of his childhood living in Edinburgh, has released a lengthy statement on social media site Twitter.
The 39-year-old, who plays Jamie Fraser in the time-traveling Scottish drama, said the bullying has been affecting his life and his mental state.
He said: "After the past 6 years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narrative I am at a loss, upset, hurt and have to speak out. It's affecting my life, mental state and is a daily concern.
"My co stars, friends, family, myself, in fact anyone I am associated with, has been subjected to personal slurs, shaming, abuse, death threats, stalking, sharing of private information and vile, false narrative.
He said: "Recently, these false claims vary from me manipulating fans, being a closet-homosexual, trying to mislead or exhort fans for money and disregarding Covid advice. I’ve done none of the above.”
"These bullies have created a false narrative, shared private information and abused my loved ones and I, consistently for the last six years on blogs and SM.
"I can’t elaborate for ongoing legal reasons but they are professionals: teachers, psychologists, adults who should know better."
Sam said he has been self-isolating in Hawaii as he was there before a travel ban was put in place
