Sam Faiers ‘warned Ferne McCann about EVIL acid attacker Arthur Collins'

FERNE McCann allegedly failed to take Sam Faiers' advice to steer clear of Arthur Collins, leading to a breakdown in their friendship.

By Chloe Stewart / Published 23rd December 2017

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'FORMER FRIENDS': Sam allegedly called time on friendship with Ferne

The former TOWIE cast members allegedly called time on their friendship that extends back to childhood after it is claimed that Sam warned her to stay away from Collins.

The pair allegedly stopped speaking and hanging out just months before he carried out the acid attack.

Mother-of-two, Sam, 26, was also said to be disappointed that Ferne didn’t publicly condemn her ex, who has now been sentenced to 20 years afor the brutal attack that left at least 14 people injured.

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EVIL: Arthur Collins has been given a 20 year sentence

A source close to The Sun said: “Several of Ferne’s close friends had warned her about the type of man Arthur Collins is.

“Sam had made her feelings about him very clear to Ferne and begged her to break off their relationship."

They continued: “But Ferne ignored her advice and that had a detrimental effect on their friendship and they eventually stopped talking.

Ferne and Arthur Collins in happier times INSTAGRAM/ FERNE MCCANN

FORMER COUPLE: Ferne and Arthur Collins in happier times

“They had been friends from childhood so it was upsetting for them both but Sam didn’t want any part of it.”

Collins was sentenced for throwing a corrosive acid across a busy dance floor at Mangle nightclub in East London on April 11.

He was found guilty of five counts of ABH with intent and nine of ABH. The 20-year stretch means that Collins, 25, won’t get to see daughter, Sunday, until she is an adult.

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NEW MUM: Ferne and baby Sunday

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Ferne took her newborn to visit Collins in jail this month. Speaking to the Sunday People, the 27-year-old revealed: “I went to see Arthur and I took Sunday with me. This is because I am very angry about what has happened and I needed to communicate that and wanted to hear what Arthur had to say.

“I thought it was important that Arthur see Sunday and see exactly what his actions have led to him missing out on.”

She added: “I strongly feel for the innocent people hurt that night and I in no way condone violence as I have already made clear. It was a difficult decision to take Sunday into that environment but I felt I needed to confront him about a number of things, which I have now done.”

Daily Star Online has contacted both parties' reps for comment.