Owner of world's most 'haunted doll' claims it has attacked 17 men. Full story

An antique doll, reputedly possessed by the spirit of a jilted bride named Elizabeth, has been at the centre of numerous paranormal incidents at the Haunted Objects Museum in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The doll, which has gained a reputation as the "most haunted" in the world, is said to have attacked at least 17 men, leaving some with physical injuries, New York Post reported.

Lee Steer, 37, a paranormal investigator and the owner of the museum, purchased the doll for £866 on eBay after learning of its purported hostility towards men. Steer himself became a victim of the doll's alleged malevolence when he experienced a burning sensation on his neck during an investigation in the museum’s "bridal doll room." Later, he discovered scratches on his back, which witnesses described as resembling a pentagram.

"It seems like the doll has a hatred towards men," Steer stated. "There have been well over 15 people who have come to me to say they have been scratched. It is all men and never a woman that it has attacked," he told the outlet.

The doll's disturbing behaviour extends beyond physical attacks. According to Steer, the doll has also been responsible for setting off fire alarms, moving objects around the room, and causing electronic interference in video footage. During one paranormal investigation, a perfume bottle was reportedly thrown across the room, and the words "bride" and "haunting" mysteriously appeared on video footage.