Andy Murray hounded as a 'hypocrite' after coming out in support of Scottish independence

Andy Murray has been trolled on Twitter after coming out in support of Scottish independence.

The 27-year-old tennis star, who was born in Glasgow but now lives with girlfriend Kim Sears in Surrey, appeared to back the Yes campaign today as Scottish voters go to the polls.

The former Wimbledon champion said he had been "swayed" by the "negativity" of the No campaign during the referendum debate.

Writing on Twitter, he said: "Huge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!"

But he was immediately criticised for his nationalist stance, with some people even suggesting they wish he had died in the 1996 Dunblane massacre.

One message said: "Wish u had been killed at Dunblane, you miserable anti-British hypocritcal little git. Your life will be a misery from now."

Another user wrote: "Disappointed in you Andy, you may have just swayed the undecided".

But others defended Murray, saying he was entitled to express his opinion on the historic vote.

One person said: "If Clinton, Obama, Rowling, Geldof, Bowie & Beckham etc can all have their say on Scotland without a media mauling, so should Andy Murray."

Murray has remained ambiguous about his stance on the referendum until today.

He previously said he thought Scots should avoid making a decision "based on emotion" and should instead focus on "what is best economically for Scotland".

But speaking Last month, he said he would play tennis for Scotland if it became independent, but said he thought it was unlikely to happen.

He told MailOnline: "If Scotland became independent, then I imagine I would be playing for Scotland. I haven't thought much about that yet because I don't think it's looking too likely that it's going to happen".

The crucial ballot, which could see the 307 year old union between Scotland and England brought to an end, is expected to go down to the wire, with polls showing the contest is too close to call.

Murray's brother Jamie also tweeted his support for the Yes campaign today.

He said: "Love UK..love the Royals..but it's time for Scotland to stand on its own 2 feet and control their own destiny.

"Scotland is full of smart talented hard working humble people. Have faith in them to run our country successfully."