Love Island's Zara McDermott 'spat on' in random attack out Christmas shopping

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Zara McDermott was left 'really shocked' after a random encounter with a man while she was out doing some last minute Christmas shopping at a supermarket

Zara McDermott had a worrying encounter while Christmas shopping(Image: Getty Images)

Former Love Island star Zara McDermott was left rocked by an "absolutely vile" random attack on Christmas Eve.

It comes after a tough year for Zara, who was dragged into the Strictly scandal after it was confirmed her pro partner Graziano Di Prima had kicked her during rehearsals. He has since apologised over the incident, though was axed from the show.

The 28-year-old had been out doing some last minute Christmas shopping with her brother's girlfriend when she was approached by a random man. She told her Instagram followers all about the horrifying incident.

Speaking on her Instagram Story, Zara appeared shocked but luckily not too much. She said: "Guys, me and Alice are actually really shocked at what just happened.

Zara McDermott was left shaken by the grim incident(Image: Zara McDermott/Instagram)

"We were just getting some last minute Christmas bits just walking down the street, normal normal stuff, and this guy out of nowhere runs up to us, spits on us. Thankfully it just missed because of the wind and then walked off in the other direction."

She added: "I can't believe it." Zara captioned the video saying: "No I'm shocked! What is wrong with people."

Later, she shared another post, saying: "I think I would have been really shaken up if alone! Luckily I was with Alice."

She went on: "Had so many messages from other people having experienced the same thing in London. I've heard of men approaching women on the street and hitting them in the face also (a friend of mine had this happen to her). It's completely vile."

Luckily Zara was not alone during the scary encounter(Image: Zara McDermott/Instagram)

The shocking experience came just a couple of weeks after Zara celebrated her birthday. She had been reunited with boyfriend Sam Thompson, who had been in Australia filming I'm A Celebrity's spin-off show.

The couple enjoyed a birthday dinner at a fancy restaurant in London. Sam said: "My best friend, and soul mate... some would say my person. I'm afraid you're stuck with me forever, happy birthday.

"I love you so much, and wow have I missed you over the past month! Here's to another amazing year with you."

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