Harry Styles (L) and Shaniece Nesbitt
Harry Styles’ new girlfriend Shaniece Nesbitt ‘targeted with death threats from jealous One Direction fans’ Reuters/Twitter

Shaniece Nesbitt, who is believed to be One Direction star Harry Styles' new girlfriend, has reportedly deleted her Facebook account after receiving numerous death threats from 1D fans.

According to a report in The Sun, the 19-year-old singer's female fans were furious about reports Nesbitt spent the night with Styles at his hotel after a concert.

"Shaniece has been getting messages saying she deserves to die," an insider said.

Styles, who was performing with the boy band at Belfast's Odyssey Arena, was reportedly drawn to the teenager as he thought she looked like Hollywood actress Megan Fox. He managed to get her number and after the show and they are believed to have spent the night together at Culloden Hotel.

"There were about six people partying with Harry and Shaniece back at the hotel but he only had eyes for her," a source said, "He was fixated on the fact she looked like Megan Fox and they spent hours flirting. She didn't go up to his room or sleep with him that night but Harry has kept in touch since and been texting her."

Fortunately for Nesbitt and Styles, although some fans have responded with hate messages, many others have congratulated the couple.

"@rach_horsley Shaniece Nesbitt seems lovely and if your a true directioner we should accept her for@Harry_Styles"

"@itsToni_ @ShanieceNesbitt you and your friend that sat behind us last night made my night, so funny!:) p.s ignore the hate there all jealous!"

"@thetommoislove This is insane. Just leave @ShanieceNesbittand @Harry_Styles alone. I'm ashamed to be called a Directioner."

One Direction started their Take Me Home tour in London on 23 February.