Former far-right MP Willie Dille, 53, killed herself after posting a video claiming she was gang-raped by Muslim men

A Dutch MP has killed herself hours after posting a video on social media claiming she was gang-raped by a group of Muslim men.

Willie Dille, 53, a member of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party, shared the footage on Facebook in which she said she'd been attacked by the group as part of an intimidation campaign.

Dille, who served as an MP from 2010-2012 before returning to her seat on The Hague city council, alleged the rape happened over a year ago.

In the distressing video, Dille said: 'I just want the world to know the truth. On 15th March 2017 I was kidnapped, raped and abused by a group of Muslims because they wanted to keep my mouth shut in the city council of The Hague.

'After they were done they said: Do you respect Muhammad, do you respect Allah, do you respect Arnoud?'

The video was removed shortly after it was posted online.

Dille was branded a racist after sharing a video in February 2016 saying a nuclear bomb should be dropped on Muslims.

Her death was confirmed by local Freedom Party leader Karen Gerbrands who said Dille 'could no longer bear what had happened to her'.

Mayor of The Hague Pauline Krikke said she was shocked when she learned about Dille's suicide.

Dille was branded a racist after sharing a video in February 2016 saying a nuclear bomb should be dropped on Muslims

A police spokesperson told local media on Thursday afternoon that Dille had approached the police about the alleged attack but never filed a formal complaint.

An emergency meeting between Krikke and the police and prosecutors will take place later today.

The politician had four adopted children and owned a care institution for mentally disabled people and foster children.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed his condolences after news of Dille's death spread

Mayor Krikke said: 'The city council of The Hague lost an involved and passionate councillor and colleague.

'Dille stood for her cause. She could fiercely debate, but also often showed her humour. We will greatly miss her in the council and in the debate.'

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