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Amir Khan has brutally hit back at trolls after being bombarded with abuse online.

Social media users inundated boxer Khan was abuse after he shared a cute Christmas snap.

Khan, with family ties to the West Midlands, grew up in Bolton.

And he was met with vile abuse this week - after he shared to his Instagram a snap of him, his fiance and two kids standing in matching pyjamas in front of a Christmas tree.

"Happy holidays from mine to yours," he wrote, "Enjoy the festive season."

But Khan was then blasted by vile social media users, who abused the Olympic athlete over his message.

One chastised the Olympic medalist for getting in the spirit of a Christian holiday.

Amir duly hit back: "So shocked by all the hate I'm getting on my Twitter & Instagram for wishing everyone Merry Christmas and posting a picture with my family in Christmas outfits.

"Just want to tell those people, 'I don't give a f**k.'"

"You are allowed to celebrate Christmas as you wish," one fan replied.

And others were similarly sympathetic.

A second wrote: "I hope you and your family had a lovely time."

"Respect to you" added a third.

"Forget the haters. You have a heart of gold sir. Merry Christmas to all your family," another wrote.