Harry Styles mugged at knife point days before BRITs performance

The incident has been confirmed by police

Harry Styles

by Marianna Manson |
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Harry Styles was mugged at knifepoint during a night out in London last weekend, it has been confirmed by the Met Police.

The incident took place on Valentines day, where Harry was approached by a stranger in North London and threatened with a knife and forced to hand over cash.

A statement from the police said, “Officers were contacted on Saturday, 15 February regarding the incident which happened at 23.50hrs on Friday, 14 February.

“It was reported that a man in his 20s was approached by another man and threatened him with a knife.

"The victim was not injured; however, cash was taken from him. No arrests [were made] and enquiries are ongoing."

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BRIT Awards winners 2020

Best New Artist: Lewis Capaldi1 of 9
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Best New Artist: Lewis Capaldi

Nominees Fender

Female Solo Artist: Mabel2 of 9
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Female Solo Artist: Mabel

Nominees RidingsFKA TwigsCharli XCXMahalia

Male Solo Artist: Stormzy3 of 9
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Male Solo Artist: Stormzy

Nominees StylesLewis CapaldiDaveMichael Kiwanuka

International Male Solo Artist: Tyler, The Creator4 of 9
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International Male Solo Artist: Tyler, The Creator

Nominees SpringsteenBurna BoyDermot KennedyPost Malone

Best Group: Foals5 of 9
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Best Group: Foals

Nominees Me the HorizonD-Block EuropeBastille

International Female Solo Artist: Billie Eilish6 of 9
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International Female Solo Artist: Billie Eilish

Ariana GrandeCamila CabelloLana Del ReyLizzo

BRITs Rising Star: Celeste7 of 9
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BRITs Rising Star: Celeste

Song of the Year: Lewis Capaldi - 'Someone You Loved'8 of 9
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Song of the Year: Lewis Capaldi - 'Someone You Loved'

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber - 'I Don't Care'Mabel - 'Don't Call Me Up'Calvin Harris & Rag'N'Bone Man - 'Giant'Dave featuring Burna Boy - 'Location'Mark Ronson featuring Miley Cyrus - 'Nothing Breaks Like a HeartAJ Tracey - 'Ladbroke Grove'Tom Walker - 'Just You and I'Sam Smith featuring Normani - 'Dancing with a Stranger'Stormzy - 'Vossi Bop'

Album of the Year: Dave - 'Psychodrama'9 of 9
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Album of the Year: Dave - 'Psychodrama'

Stormzy - 'Heavy is the Head'Michael Kiwanuka - 'Kiwanuka'Lewis Capaldi - 'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent'Harry Styles - 'Fine Line'

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A source told The Mirror of the attack, "He actually played it pretty cool, quickly giving the assailant cash, keeping himself and the guy calm and getting the situation over with.

"Understandably though it left him very shaken up afterwards."

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Harry performs at the BRITs 2020 ©Getty

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The incident took place just days before Harry stunned on the BRITs red carpet last night. Arriving at the do in a brown suit and pearl necklace, Harry wore a black ribbon in his lapel in mourning of his ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack, who tragically passed away on Saturday.

Despite not taking home any awards (he was nominated for best Male Solo Artist and Mastercard Album of the Year), Harry gave a well-received performance of his single Falling.

Winners from the night included Billie Eilish for Best International Female,Lewis Capaldi for both Best New Artist and Song of the Year, and Stormzy, for best male solo artist.

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