Louis Tomlinson thinks popstar Justin Bieber - who caused controversy earlier this week when he arrived on stage for the first of his London shows two hours late and in a separate incident threatened a photographer - has been unfairly treated by the media recently and wishes they would "take it easy" on him despite admitting he is not close to the 'Beauty And A Beat' singer.
The 21-year-old One Direction star wrote on his Twitter page: "Although I don't know him personally, I do wish the press would take it easy on @justinbieber."
He then added: "I really do empathise with him, I don't see anything out of character in comparison to any other teenagers I know."
Justin, 19, wrapped up his fourth and final sold out tour date in London on Friday night following a difficult week, which also saw him lose his breath on stage forcing him to undergo a check-up in hospital afterwards.
He took a swing at the photographer, but was kept back by his security guards before eventually being ushered back into the vehicle and driving away.
