Lady Gaga has come under fire after she apparently imitated a cannibal-style murder live on stage.

The spectacle is reported to have taken place during the star’s show at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Tuesday (June 2).

According to The Sun, Lady Gaga pretended to be killed when one of her male backing dancers bit her neck.

The blood-coated singer then apparently struggled in pain before playing dead.

The stunt has angered the organisation, Mothers Against Violence. A representative, Lynn Costello, said: "I wouldn't let any child of mine go to see Lady GaGa."

Fans also criticised the stunt, with one describing it as “over the top and gory”.

Lady Gaga performed a similar version of the routine at the MTV Video Music Awards last September.

The star’s UK tour is due to conclude at Sheffield Arena tonight (June 4).

(by Jason Gregory)