One Direction's Zayn Malik Pictured Leaving Los Angeles For UK Return

19 June 2012, 10:18 | Updated: 19 June 2012, 10:56

The 'One Thing' star was seen arriving into LAX airport in Los Angeles ready for a flight back to England.

One Direction's Zayn Malik was pictured heading to LAX Airport yesterday (18th June) ready to fly back to the UK.

The 'Gotta Be You' star was seen arriving at the California airport ahead of returning to London for what is expected to be a short trip, with the band due to perform their next show this Saturday (23rd June) at in Dallas, Texas.

Zayn dressed casually for his departure, wearing a denim jacket, faded pink t-shirt, black jeans and red, grey and white trainers.

The 'What Makes You Beautiful' singers are currently in America on their first headline tour of the country, having already performed shows in New York and Los Angeles as well as across Canada.

View a picture of One Direction star Zayn Malik at LAX airport in Los Angeles below (Credit: Splash):

Yesterday pictures emerged of Zayn Malik's brand new tattoo, after the 'One Thing' star got an image of a microphone inked onto his forearm over the weekend.

Zayn and bandmates Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Niall Horan were celebrating last week after being nominated in three categories for this year's Teen Choice Awards in July.

One Direction are scheduled to take to the stage at the Gexa Pavilion in Dallas Texas on Saturday 23rd June.