(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.”
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