Zayn Malik has taken to Twitter to slam rumours that he’s been cheating on girlfriend Perrie Edwards with a mystery blonde.

Earlier this week, images emerged online of the One Direction heartthrob apparently holding a girl’s hand in Thailand - leaving many Zerrie fans distraught.

Zayn Malik pictured holding hands with mystery girl http://t.co/6n11YOFw7H pic.twitter.com/5DjRaLUf5C The Sun จอมแฉเล่นข่าวละ #Bye1DFromThailand

— เชอร์ล็อกありがとう (@thankyou_ss) March 18, 2015

[related]However, the 'You & I' singer has since blasted the reports, declaring his love for the Little Mix star in a very angry tweet.

Malik raged: “I'm 22 years old... I love a girl named Perrie Edwards. And there's a lot of jealous f**ks in this world I'm sorry for what it looks like x.”

I'm 22 years old... I love a girl named Perrie Edwards. And there's a lot of jealous fucks in this world I'm sorry for what it looks like x

— zaynmalik1D (@zaynmalik) March 18, 2015

Edwards is yet to comment on the allegations, with a rep for the 1D star also denying that Zayn was holding hands with the girl.

Hollywood Life has since identified the blonde as Lauren Rich - with reports suggesting she’s just a fan of boyband.