Singer Rihanna is once again in hot water surrounding the content of her latest video for her single Man Down.

In the new video Rihanna is shown gunning down a rapist at a train station, however the Parents Television Council have said that the video shows a “cold, calculated execution of murder”.

The Council state: “Rihanna's personal story and status as a celebrity superstar provided a golden opportunity for the singer to send an important message to female victims of rape and domestic violence. Instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability.”

Rihanna was herself the victim of domestic violence and Tweeted to fans earlier in the week that the video she has created has a “very strong underlying message 4 girls like me.”

She may be being criticsed for the video however she has thanked her fans for their support.

“Thank you for the amazing response on ManDownVideo I love you guys, and I love the u GOT IT!!” she tweeted.