TOWIE's Ferne McCann appeals to boyfriend after alleged acid attack

The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann has reportedly made an appeal to her boyfriend Arthur Collins after police revealed they would like to speak to him following an alleged acid attack which left nearly 20 people with burn injuries.

Police have today released CCTV images of the 25-year-old and have urged the public not to approach the man.

The alleged attack happened at a nightclub in Dalston, East London, over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and two men, aged 24 and 29, are currently in a serious condition at a specialist burns hospital in Essex.

Arthur Collins © PA Images

Sky News are reporting Ferne's spokesperson released a statement which urged her boyfriend to fully co-operate with the police.

It read: "Ferne is aware that the police wish to speak to Arthur Collins and the nature of the accusations against him. Obviously these are highly shocking and Ferne has co-operated with the police in their inquiries.

"She was not with Arthur on Sunday night; was not at Mangle; and has no direct knowledge of the events that unfolded. As much as anybody she wants to know the truth and urges Arthur to co-operate fully with the police and attend a police station immediately."

The allegations come just days after both Ferne and Arthur appeared on the front of OK! Magazine where the pair discussed marriage plans.

Ferne McCann and Arthur Collins © Snapchat

After dating briefly back in 2015, Ferne got back in touch with Arhur after she failed to find love on E4's Celebs Go Dating earlier in the year.

The couple have recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to the Caribbean with Ferne telling the magazine, "We've spoken about our wedding. We want to get married on a beach. I want it to be a party and a celebration."

Police are urging anybody with information about the alleged attack to contact them on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.