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.

While Indian police have claimed Ed Sheeran didn't have permission to perform in public, the musician has claimed otherwise.

A senior officer from Cubbon Park police station said they had to intervene because the event lacked proper authorisation. “The police got there because someone complained about public nuisance. If the musician and his team had a permit,

His response came after a video of Bengaluru police halting his surprise performance on Church Street went viral.

Ed Sheeran, who is currently on tour in India, attempted to host a spontaneous performance on the street in Bengaluru, but local police quickly shut the show down before fans could gather. In video being shared on social media,