River City actor David Paisley has revealed he is leaving Scotland because he no longer feels safe in his home.
The 42-year-old has spoken exclusively to the Daily Record after making the shock announcement this week on social media.
David, who plays Rory Murdoch in the Shieldinch soap, revealed his decision to uproot is based on months of harassment and abuse – which even led to the BBC carrying out an investigation into ‘false malicious’ claims against him from members of an anti LGBT organisation.
The Falkirk based actor who is an LGBT + activist, and has starred in productions including Tinsel Town, Holby and Casualty, told his followers he was moving and he had to do it for his own mental wellbeing.
In a tweet he wrote: “I love Scotland, and I’ve so much love for Glasgow. I think Scotland has an amazing future. I just have to do what’s right for me and my wellbeing.”
Following his announcement David revealed he had been sent a message to hang himself with instructions on how to prepare a noose from rope.
David who grew up in Glen Village,…
