Leona Lewis punched by ‘loving’ fan

The man,who is known only as Peter,waited patiently in line to speak to the beauty who rose from poverty to stardom after winning the talent hunt ‘X Factor’.

When he reached the front of the queue he lashed out,after which Leona’s security team pinned him down.

As Leona,24,ran away,Peter shouted: “I love you Leona!” to which she responded “I don’t love you!” Lewis’ mother Maria and boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa accompanied her to the event,and Lou had to be physically restrained as he attempted to confront the attacker.

Lewis’ camp issued a statement following the shocking incident saying,”Leona is obviously shocked after yesterday but is OK,she would like us to convey her thanks to you all for your kind messages and your support”.

The singer had been due to appear on BBC1’s The One Show last night but cancelled after the attack.

Peter has been arrested on suspicion of bodily harm,and Leona is believed to be keen to press charges.