FORMER child star Corey Feldman has been hit with a drugs charge just days after he spoke out about sexual abuse in Hollywood.

The 46-year-old, who starred in films including The Goonies and The Lost Boys as a teenager, was due to perform with his band in Louisiana, USA, before being arrested by police.

3 Corey Feldman was arrested for marijuana possession yesterday Credit: Getty - Contributor

He was charged with one count of possessing marijuana and one count in regard to a traffic violation, according to local reports in Richland Parish.

The News-Star reported that the actor turned musician was not held in jail overnight but that he will likely have to pay a fine.

He was due to perform at the nearby Live Oaks Bar & Balloroom but in a Facebook post earlier today the venue said that: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Corey Feldman show has been cancelled.

"We would like to apologise for the cancellation. He will still be coming to hangout and it's totally free".

3 The ex-child star claimed that he and colleague Corey Haim, right, were abused by Hollywood executives Credit: Rex Features

Local reports suggest six other individuals were also charged at the time of Feldman's arrest.

The arrest happened a few days after Feldman spoke out against sexual abusers in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

Writing on social media on Thursday, he detailed his alleged experiences while a child star in Hollywood.

It isn't the first time he has spoken out about the issue and alleges that a paedophile abused him and other child stars.

3 Haim, right, died in 2010 and a year later Feldman publicly spoke about the abuse they had suffered Credit: Rex Features

In a string of tweets, he said: "I AM WORKING ON A PLAN THAT MAY B A WAY FORWARD 2 SHED SOME LITE ON THIS SITUATION! IF I CAN FIGURE OUT A WAY 2 GET ACTUAL JUSTICE".

He added: "NOBODY SHOULD LIV THEIR LIVES IN FEAR EXCEPT THOSE WHO COMMITTED THESE HEINOUS CRIMES IN THE 1ST PLACE! I HAV FAITH GOD WILL C THIS THRU!"

For several years Feldman has alleged that he and fellow child star Corey Haim were abused by film executives as they were making a name for themselves in Hollywood.

Haim died of an accidental overdose in 2010 and a year later Feldman made public allegations for the first time regarding the abuse the pair suffered.

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