Louis Tomlinson partner Briana Jungwirth trolled after 'insensitive' Instagram post

Louis Tomlinson's partner Briana Junwirth incurred the wrath of internet trolls on Sunday after posting a picture of herself laughing following the ex-1 Direction member's debut solo performance on The X Factor. Fans of the singer were apparently disappointed by the tweet, which came two days after it was announced Tomlinson's mother Johannah Deakin had lost her battle against Leukaemia.

Deakin, 42, was reported to have died on Wednesday (7 December) after fighting an aggressive form of Leukaemia. It was confirmed by her husband, Dan Deakin on Friday, in a statement: "It is with immeasurable sadness that Johannah Deakin's family said goodbye to Johannah in the early hours of Wednesday 7th December 2016.

"Earlier this year Johannah was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukaemia that required immediate and continuous treatment."

Despite the devastating loss, 24-year-old Tomlinson decided to go ahead with his scheduled performance alongside DJ Steve Aoeki on the X Factor final on Saturday night. After the performance, Tomlinson was praised by X Factor judge and 1 Direction manager Simon Cowell who said: "I've known you now for six years. For what you have just done and the bravery you have just shown, I respect you as an artist and as a person."

Cowell added: "Your mum was so proud of you and she is looking down on you tonight and you have done her proud."

Leading tributes to Tomlinson, Jungwirth tweeted: "That performance was so brave and beautiful. We are all so proud of you @Louis_Tomlinson."

She added, referring to the baby she has with Tomlinson: "Imagine Freddie watching his dad's performance and exhibit pure bravery and strength."

Earlier in the week, Jungwirth shared a statement on her social media accounts paying tribute to Deakin, in which she said: "I aspired to be just like you in a mother to Freddie."

Though fans praised Jungwirth's heartfelt post, they quickly turned after she shared a picture of herself in the early hours of Sunday morning in which, with her hands clasped over her mouth, she appears to be giggling.

One fan pointed out what they perceived to be an inappropriate post during Louis' time of grief, saying: "Posting irrelevant sh** when the father of your child just lost a loved one. okay!".

Another demanded to know: "What do you think about Johanna is dead???@brianaashleyjungwirth"

Though fortunately for Jungwirth, many of Louis' other fans were on hand to defend her. One pointed out: "she's wearing black which could mean she's mourning." Another pointed out that she might not in fact be smiling, since you couldn't see her mouth.

Meanwhile a string of other Instagram users urged her not to listen to any negativity and mourn in her own way.

Manchester man fights for life after lick from pet dog leaves him covered in tennis-ball sized blisters

 

A man was left fighting for his life after he caught a deadly infection from his pet dog licking him. David Money, 51, from Manchester, spent six weeks in a coma with red tennis-ball-sized blisters covering his body after he caught the bug.

Doctors fought to keep him alive for five months after bacteria lurking in the dog's mouth entered an open wound.

The infection destroyed both Money's kidneys – leaving him requiring dialysis every day – but the HGV driver and former soldier somehow survived.

And despite his scrape with death, Money, who has seven whippets, maintained his love of dogs.

He said: "I'm disabled, I can barely walk, I've lost my job and I nearly died," reported SWNS.

"My life has been completely turned upside down and to think it's from a bacteria from a dog is a mind-blowing thing.

"The pain I went through was indescribable. To actually sweat with pain is absolutely horrendous.

"We are far more aware of the dogs now but I would never get rid of my dogs.

"I can't believe what has happened to me, but I cherish them."

Money first started experiencing symptoms in April and was about to go to sleep when he felt extreme pain in his legs.

His partner, Julie Crosby, 44, took him to hospital where medics diagnosed the infection as capnocytophaga – a rare bug found in the mouth and saliva of dogs.

Hours after being admitted, Crosby was told Money's chances of survival would be best if he was put into a coma. She was told to say her "final goodbyes" in case he did not survive.

"It was so shocking how quickly things happened," Crosby said.

"They didn't think he was going to make it through the night. He told me he loved me and I said the same and we said our goodbyes.

"He was gasping for breath and had this face mask on. It was devastating."

Six weeks after being in the coma, doctors stabilised the infection, but not before Money lost a toe and two kidneys.

He was released from hospital in September and has applied to go on the transplant list next year. Crosby is planning to volunteer as an organ donor to see if she is a suitable match.

Why do dogs lick wounds?

Wound-licking is an instinctive response in dogs – as well as many animals including cats – to attempt healing.

Their saliva contains enzymes and proteins which kill certain bacteria and promote blood-clotting mechanisms. However, letting your pets lick your wounds is not advisable as there are just as many, if not more, harmful side-effects that can result.

Tareq Haddad.