Lily Cole 'bullied because of red hair'

Lily Cole has reportedly admitted that she was a victim of "anti-ginger prejudice" at school.

The 22-year-old model said that she was repeatedly made fun of because of her red locks and sympathises with children who are taunted because of their hair colour.

She told Metro: "When I was younger I definitely did face anti-ginger prejudice. As a child all teasing hurts, whether it's because you're fat or a different race or have red hair. I had enough comments from a couple of people to make it a sore point.

"I sympathise with children who are going through it but when they get older and are away from stupid children making comments, most people grow to love their red hair."

Cole also argued that drugs and eating disorders are problems that are prominent in lots of other areas outside the fashion industry.

She explained: "Those problems exist everywhere. I've seen them at school and in other working environments. Going down those roads is a personal choice and one I haven't made so I haven't been exposed to it."