Louis Tomlinson Asks Media to Respect Freddie's Privacy

Louis Tomlinson has released a statement through his rep in hopes that his five-month-old son Freddie will be given more privacy from the media and his fans.

The 24-year-old One Direction singer is currently in the middle of a custody battle with his ex Briana Jungwirth. He says he wants his son to “have a normal, private and protected childhood,” but “the levels of paparazzi attention on Freddie… are intolerable and completely unjustifiable.”

The rep told People that the media attention on Louis is infringing on his visitation time with Freddie.

“Louis appreciates, respects and values his relationship with the media and we hope he and his son are afforded the same respect on this matter,” the rep said.

Louis is seeking 50/50 physical and legal custody of his son.