Singer ‘scared’ after alleged stalking incident

Pop star Harry Styles was left feeling “scared” and “very uncomfortable” after being stalked by a homeless man he “felt sorry for”, a court has heard.

The former One Direction singer offered to buy Pablo Tarazaga-orero, 26, food or a hotel room after he saw him sleeping in a bus stop outside his London home.

The Spanish national allegedly posted notes and money through his letterbox, and followed him to the pub on several occasions.

The 25-year-old star went to the police after the defendant’s “erratic and frightening behaviour” left him feeling insecure at home.

Speaking from behind a screen, the Brit Award-winner told Hendon Magistrates’ Court yesterday: “Pablo was sleeping outside of my residence; I first became aware of him in March.

“I thought it was sad that someone so young was sleeping rough at a bus stop when it was cold.”

On March 10, Mr Styles recounted: “I pulled up in my car next to the bus stop and offered him some money so he could get a hotel or some food.”

Tarazaga-orero asked if he could have some edamame beans because he is vegan, District Judge Nigel Deane heard.

The next day, the singer bought the man two sandwiches, two salads and two muffins from a vegan cafe, but decided to stop interacting with him following an “odd” incident.

He told the court: “He asked me if I wanted to go to a restaurant to eat. “I told him I was on my way to work. “I found it a little odd. His facial expression made me feel a little uneasy. “It was like a smirk.”

The trial continues.