Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston has launched a foul-mouthed Instagram rant at people who he claims are ruining his favourite park.

Eccleston took to social media to share a video with his 32,9000 followers last night, furious after seeing the state of Heaton Park in Higher Blackley, north Manchester.

The 55-year-old actor, who was born in nearby Salford, claims the park he visited regularly during his childhood is now strewn with rubbish - and told litter louts he 'hopes Mother Nature takes revenge on them.'

The 55-year-old actor, who was born in nearby Salford, claims the park he visited regularly during his childhood has been tainted

In the video posted yesterday evening, Eccleston said: 'It's one of the most beautiful parks in the country. I've been coming here since I was a kid.

'It really is a beautiful place... and it's covered in s**t, by people who have picnics, and leave their coke bottles, and their wrappers.

'There's s**t everywhere, dirty nappies, they just foul it up.

'And I tell you what I hope nature takes its revenge on you, every single one of you that leaves s**t on the floor and in parks.

'What you've done to Heaton Park is disgusting. And hope the planet turns round and s***s on you.'

In the video posted yesterday evening, Eccleston said: 'It really is a beautiful place... and it's covered in s**t, by people who have picnics, and leave their coke bottles, and their wrappers'

The actor claims the picturesque park (pictured) he often visits is now strewn with rubbish

Eccleston - pictured as the Time Lord on Doctor Who - has been praised by fans for his candid and outspoken rant

Eccleston has been praised by fans for his candid and outspoken rant.

One wrote: 'Christopher Eco-ston. You tell them.'

'The fury of a timelord,' said another.

A third supporter said: 'This is everything the Doctor should say about our planet!'