WWE star Goldust has urged the public to "let people live their lives" after his transgender step-son was attacked.

The incident took place on Friday night, and the wrestler took to his personal Facebook page to issue a statement.

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No details have been revealed of where it happened, or how how bad the extent of the attack was on the individual.

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Goldust, real name Dustin Runnels, posted: "My step son who is a transgender was attacked last night and I’m f******g p****d.

"Grow the eff up and let people live their lives the way they choose.

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"The three men who attacked and beat her up are still out there. You boys are three lucky individuals that I wasn’t there or you would [be] on life support."

Since WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump was announced to become the next President, America has witnessed a surge of hate crimes across the country.

Goldust has won a variety of belts in WWE, including being a three time Intercontinental champion, a nine-time Hardcore champion and a multiple champion of a range of tag-team championships.