Claudia Winkleman targeted by ‘sick’ Twitter troll

Claudia Winkleman has been targeted by a disturbed Twitter troll who has created a fake account in her injured daughter’s name.

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by Fiona Day |
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The Twitter troll set up the account in Claudia’s daughter Matilda’s name and sent abusive and cruel tweets taunting the family following the 8-year-old’s horrific accident on Halloween.

The tweets read: “@ClaudiaWinkle what's your daughter's favourite dance? I'm guessing the #HotStep.”

Another read: “I was eating some monster munch at the time of story - Flamin' Hot flavour.”

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A source close to the family told The Sun: “This is the last thing they need at this difficult time and they will be devastated and stunned that anyone would sink so low and mock a badly injured child.”

Matilda was standing next to a candle at a Halloween party when her witches costume burst caught fire.

Claudia and her husband, Kris
Claudia and her husband, Kris

The youngster was rushed to hospital where Claudia and husband Kris Thykier, both 42, have kept a bedside vigil.

The couple released a statement following Claudia’s absence on Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing, reading: “Our daughter was involved in an accident on Friday night while celebrating Halloween. She is having the best care possible and we are hopeful of a full recovery.

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“We would like to thank everyone who has been so supportive and particularly the NHS doctors, nurses and staff who have been absolutely incredible.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind anyone taking part in fireworks parties or Guy Fawkes celebrations to be vigilant about the dangers of candles, open fires and fireworks and to please have the appropriate safety measures in place and to hand.”

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