Harry Styles allegedly groped during concert; fans call to #RespectHarry

LONDON - Harry Styles was performing in a charity concert when a fan allegedly groped him. The former One Direction singer was at the CBS Radio’s We Can Survive 2017, which raises awareness for breast cancer.

He knelt on the stage when a swarm of fans reached out to him, and one appeared to grab at his crotch.

Styles is seen batting away the hand and continuing with his performance in a red suit.

Fans have condemned the act with the hashtag #RespectHarry and tagged the act as sexual assault.

"It’s sad that we still have to do these trends cause people still can’t respect Harry. Call this what it is. Sexual assault #RespectHarry" wrote @NoControlProjec.

They also issued reminders on Twitter that the “Two Ghosts” singer is not a sexual object.

Uproar against sexual harassment and sexual assault has persisted since actresses have come forward with accusations that they had been sexually abused by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. - Agencies