One Direction 'love rat' Zayn spotted with mystery bandage

Last month it was One Direction's Harry Styles with a mystery injury , now his band mate Zayn Malik is walking around with an elaborate series of bandages on his right hand and fingers.

Leaving a London studio with fellow Directioner Louis Tomlinson, Zayn looked glum as he maneuvered his way into a car with a visibly swollen and cut hand, two fingers taped together and a bandage snaking up his wrist.

A close up shot of Zayn's injured hand. Image: INF.

The cause of the injury remains unknown, but the internet is already buzzing with speculation that it could be related to his disastrous relationship woes.

Referred to as a "love rat" by various tabloids, the singer has been dealing with claims that he cheated on his 19-year-old Little Mix pop star girlfriend Perrie Edwards with an Australian waitress.

Zayn and girlfriend Perrie from UK girl band Little Mix leaving a 1D concert Madison Square Garden together. Image: Splash.

We just hope that whatever it was that caused Zayn's hand so much pain didn't inflict a worse injury on anyone else.

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