The 40-year-old had previously reported his parents to the police, but prosecutors in the US state of Indiana declined to press charges.

He was living rent-free with his parents following a 2016 divorce until his ejection by police following a domestic incident less than a year later.

After his parents dropped off his belongings at his new home, he said he noticed his $29,000 (around £22,000) collection of porn films and magazines was missing, WXMI reports.

In an email to the man, his father allegedly wrote: “Believe it or not, one reason for why I destroyed your porn was for your own mental and emotional health. I would have done the same if I had found a kilo of crack cocaine. Someday, I hope you will understand.”

The matter will now be decided by the courts.