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Harry Styles was robbed at knifepoint in London on Valentine’s Day.
The singer and former One Direction star, 26, was threatened by a mugger during a night out in Hampstead, according to the Mirror Online.
Styles, who was not harmed in the incident, handed over cash to the robber.
Scotland Yard released a statement confirming that police are investigating a knifepoint robbery in the area.
“Officers were contacted on 15 February regarding the incident, which happened at 11.50pm on 14 February,” the statement read.
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Styles will perform at the Brit Awards, which are taking place at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday (18 February).
He is up for two trophies – Best Male Solo Artist and Best Album.
Additional reporting by Agencies.
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