While touring in India, the British singer took to the streets for a free, stripped-back performance of his biggest hits, which quickly caught the attention of local law enforcement.

British superstar singer Ed Sheeran, after being unplugged by Indian police, insists he did have permission to busk in tech hub Bengaluru.

A street performance by Ed Sheeran in India's tech capital of Bengaluru was stopped abruptly by police on Sunday, outraging fans and prompting the British singer to issue a clarification. Sheeran, dressed in a white t-shirt and shorts was seen singing and playing his guitar on a pavement in the centre of Bengaluru ahead of his concert on Sunday night.

Ed Sheeran's music appears to have hit the wrong note with Indian authorities, who stopped the British singer from busking in the tech capital of Bengaluru.

The British musician was filmed performing on a busy street in Bengaluru when a police officer approached him and unplugged his microphone. View on euronews

A surprise street concert by British pop star Ed Sheeran was quickly shut down by police in Bengaluru, India, on Sunday. Footage captured the singer performing his hit single 'Shape of You' before a policeman walked over and unplugged his microphone,