Leona Lewis Punched in Face, Cancels Promotional Tour of Germany
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Leona Lewis has canceled her planned promotional tour of Germany after she was punched in the face during a book signing Wednesday.
The 24-year-old had been due to fly out for a day-long trip, but pulled out in the aftermath of the incident.
The X Factor winner was autographing copies of her new book Dreams at a shop in London’s Piccadilly district when the 6ft 5ins man attacked her.
The man, who is not from the UK and is known only as Peter, waited patiently in line to speak to Leona.
When he reached the front of the queue he lashed out, after which five of Leona’s security team jumped on him and pinned him down.
As Leona ran away, Peter shouted, “I love you Leona!”
She responded, “I don’t love you!”
Witness Emily Rose said, “It was horrendous. She let out a piercing scream and grabbed her temple. Security piled on this guy and Leona just started running.”
Rehearsals for her first major UK show are due to begin next week and it is understood Leona is planning to press ahead with them. She is due to play the Hackney Empire next month.
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