Danniella Westbrook quits social media and admits she's 'seriously struggling'
Danniella Westbrook has admitted she's "seriously struggling" with the awful messages she has been receiving on social media.
The former EastEnders actress who recently found herself on the wrong side of the law with Spanish authorities has never shied away from sharing her life online. But as Danniella comes to terms with her ordeal which saw being quizzed by armed police and it appears the relentless abuse has become too much for her.
Taking to her Instagram account in view of her 120,000 followers, she explained that she needed time away from her phone in order to have a break and attempt to have some calmness in her life. She told fans: "Taking some time away from my phone, Insta & Twitter. Sunshine, beach & relaxing by the pool with a book. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Love Westie x."
Danniella Westbrook has announced she's stepping back from the limelight (GC Images)
The actress explained she is "seriously suffering" over the abuse she is sent (Mike Marsland/WireImage)A second post later read: "I am seriously struggling with the constant trolling & hate I'm receiving. Please don't send me hate." Earlier this week, she hit back at a troll who branded her a "complete mess, stupid woman," with a gif that read: "Deal with it, darling!"
Danniella's week went from bad to worse as she found herself being stopped at passport control upon arrival at Ibiza airport due to an outstanding legal issue. D anniella is subject to an outstanding police complaint (known as a 'Denuncia' in Spain) over an alleged driving offence – which saw her arrested by national police and detained for 14 hours in a terrifying ordeal in 2018.
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She was later convicted of fraud after failing to pay for 37 euros (or £32.90 at the time) worth of petrol she put in a hire car during a motorway stop. Her previous legal battle was the last time she had visited a Spanish country until last week when she travelled to the White Isle. However, the ordeal still hadn't been resolved and she was confronted by police soon after touching down.
Speaking to the Mirror, Danniella explained she was terrified at the prospect of going to prison again after her 30 euro fine had increased to a whopping 3,500 euros. The star explained to officers that she had been attempting to try to resolve the matter and even hired a lawyer to handle the case for her.
She was later ordered to attend a courtroom in mainland Spain to sort the issue, explaining that she will make an appearance on Monday or Tuesday following her departure from the party island. Following her ordeal, television star Chantelle Houghton expressed her desire for somebody to look out for Danniella.
She told the Mirror: " Danniella Westbrook, she definitely needs some help. I don't mean that in a condescending way, she genuinely does need somebody to take care of her." It's really, really sad to see money being made off of somebody else's sadness. We're all here watching it like it's some sort of monkey in a circus, it's awful. Danniella would have to take that step herself, only you can remove yourself from the public eye."
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