February 15, 2009 18:48

Lily Allen denies saying 'kids should try drugs'

Singer threatens legal action via Twitter

Lily Allen has denied comments attributed to her that suggested she thought parents should encourage children to try drugs.

Comments on the topic the singer made in Dutch magazine Revu were reprinted in the News Of The World today (February 15).

However, Allen has accused the paper of using an inaccurate translation that misrepresents her views.

"Phoning my lawyers and taking legal action, News Of The World need a better Dutch translator," she declared via her Twiiter account after the article ran. "As if I would say that. And they know it."

The newspaper's article quoted Allen as saying: "Parents should say, 'Drugs might seem fun, but they do funny things to your brain. Some people react to it good, some don't. Try it and see what you think'."

They also quoted Conservative Member Of Parliament Patrick Mercer, who called her apparent comments "extraordinary".