Welsh Singer Duffy Reveals She Was 'Raped, Drugged & Held Captive'

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Pop singer Duffy has revealed she was "raped and drugged and held captive over some days" by an attacker. 

A statement detailing the allegations was posted on the Welsh singer's verified Instagram account today.

"Many of you wonder what happened to me, where did I disappear to and why," the statement reads.

"A journalist contacted me, he found a way to reach me and I told him everything this past summer. He was kind and it felt so amazing to finally speak.

"The truth is, and please trust me I am ok and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. The recovery took time. There’s no light way to say it."

Read the full statement here.

Duffy achieved global success with 2008 single, Mercy, which went to #1 in 12 countries including the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Austria.

The track also saw the 35-year-old songwriter score a Grammy nomination in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category.

Duffy has released two studio albums - 2008's Rockferry and 2010's Endlessly - while she has also teased new music since 2017.