HARRY STYLES took a break from filming in Brighton to accept at a prestigious Brit award at the annual ceremony last night.

The former One Direction singer took home best British single for his hit song Watermelon Sugar.

In his acceptance speech, the star thanked his army of loyal fans and said he is still “baffled by moments like this”.

He told the 4,000 strong audience at London’s O2 Arena: “These moments make me more and more incredibly grateful to get to do this every day.

“I’m really happy to be here and proud to be celebrating British music tonight.”

Harry, 27, did not attend the red carpet at last night’s ceremony and instead opted to surprise audiences with his late arrival.

 

The musician who is known for his gender-fluid fashion sense, wore an oversized multi-tone brown Gucci suit and completed the look with a brown handbag.

Little Mix, Arlo Parks, US rockers Haim and Billie Eilish were also among the acts who also took home gongs last night.

The event took place as part of the government’s live events pilot scheme and 2,500 tickets were gifted to key workers from the Greater London area, with many wearing blue.

The Argus: Harry Styles and Emma Corrin walked arm in arm in the Pavilion Gardens, BrightonHarry Styles and Emma Corrin walked arm in arm in the Pavilion Gardens, Brighton

Harry’s attendance at the awards is his first public appearance since filming started in Brighton for his new movie My Policeman.

The film, a romantic drama which is being made by Amazon Studios, is being shot at locations across Sussex.

Harry and his co-star Emma Corrin, who shot to fame in Netflix hit The Crown have been spotted filming in The Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, Holland Road, Hove and at Belcher’s Café in Montpelier Road, Brighton.

Harry was also pictured in Regency Square, Brighton, surrounded by masked crew members and wearing a policeman’s uniform from the 1950s - the period in which the film is set.

Filming began in Worthing earlier this month.

Photographs shared on Twitter show Harry filming an on-screen kiss with Emma outside The Vine pub in Tarring.