Cowell's house invasion like 'horror movie'

Simon Cowell has likened his terrifying home invasion scare to a "horror movie."

Leanne Zaloumis, 29, from Catford, south London, was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into Cowell's $14.4 millionwest London home on March 24th.

She reportedly entered the house in the posh area of Holland Park after smashing a downstairs window with a brick before coming face-to-face with the shocked TV talent judge.

Cowell's spokesperson, Max Clifford, says, "There was a loud bang and Simon rushed upstairs to find out what was going on. It came from the bathroom so he went in - and there was a woman standing there holding a brick."

"She had smashed her way in through the window and it was unclear how long she had been there or what she was doing. It was a very frightening experience for Simon, who told me it was like something from a horror movie. He was just very lucky that all she had was a brick. She could have had a knife, a gun or any other weapon."

Zaloumis was apprehended by members of Cowell's security team and is being held in police custody ahead of an appearance at West London magistrates court.

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Cowell's house invasion like 'horror movie'