UPDATE: Louis has denied this report by tweeting: "I actually can't believe people actually believe that our security carry guns ? Biggest load of shit I've ever heard ha :)"
You can still read the full story below:
Things are getting serious for One Direction, The Mirror in the UK is reporting that the band's management is getting concerned for the boys' safety on tour and have asked their security to begin wearing guns during the band's time in Mexico and the US. The group's management is taking no risks this time around after the guy's were mobbed by fans in their in June.
"They are the biggest boy band in the world. If their bosses say we need guns, then we have to get guns. They will be travelling to some dangerous areas in the world," a security source told The Mirror.
The source says that the management is worried about some fans even kidnapping members of the band during their Mexico City stop on June 9: "There are lots of threats – the worst possibility is a gang will want to kidnap them. But that won’t be allowed to happen."
You can still read the full story below:
Things are getting serious for One Direction, The Mirror in the UK is reporting that the band's management is getting concerned for the boys' safety on tour and have asked their security to begin wearing guns during the band's time in Mexico and the US. The group's management is taking no risks this time around after the guy's were mobbed by fans in their in June.
"They are the biggest boy band in the world. If their bosses say we need guns, then we have to get guns. They will be travelling to some dangerous areas in the world," a security source told The Mirror.
The source says that the management is worried about some fans even kidnapping members of the band during their Mexico City stop on June 9: "There are lots of threats – the worst possibility is a gang will want to kidnap them. But that won’t be allowed to happen."
The source continued by saying: "The group’s security guards have all had to get social security cards and ID cards for America and Canada. And they may bring in armed guards who they have worked with before in Mexico."
A spokesman for One Direction told the paper that the security cards were not an attempt to get gun licences in America, but added, "I have no idea about Mexico."
This sounds like some serious stuff, let's hope everything goes well during their tour and nothing bad happens to the boys.
What do you think about all this? A bit over-dramatic or needed for the safety of the boys, which after all, is and should be the top priority?
Posted By: Joe
A spokesman for One Direction told the paper that the security cards were not an attempt to get gun licences in America, but added, "I have no idea about Mexico."
This sounds like some serious stuff, let's hope everything goes well during their tour and nothing bad happens to the boys.
What do you think about all this? A bit over-dramatic or needed for the safety of the boys, which after all, is and should be the top priority?
Posted By: Joe