ED SHEERAN LOOKALIKE ASKED TO MOVE FOR HIS OWN SAFETY AT THE SINGER ’S RECENT GIG

(BBC) An Ed Sheeran lookalike was asked to move for his own safety at one of the singer’s recent gigs after becoming mobbed by selfie-seeking fans.

Wes Byrne, a binman from Oldham, was surrounded during the concert at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, resulting in the aisles being blocked.

The 30-year-old, who was delighted to be upgraded to executive seats, said he was often mistaken for the singer.

“I get asked for selfies a lot but I wasn’t expecting that,” he said.

“Once the first person asked for a selfie that was it, people were blocking the stairs and security said it was a fire risk.”

Wes, who was at the concert with his sister Sammy and eight-year-old nephew AJ, said he was “buzzing” when they were moved to the VIP area.

“Most people knew I was a lookalike, but they just wanted a picture with me, although I do think a few kids thought I was the real Ed, but I wasn’t going to ruin it for them.”