Taylor Swift and One Direction star Harry Styles have given even more credence to romance rumours currently engulfing the two singers after being snapped holding hands for the second time.

Speculation surrounding the pair has been rife after they were seen spending time together at New York's Central Park at the weekend.

They were then photographed holding hands outside a hotel following a Madison Square Garden afterparty on Monday (December 3).

The duo have now all but confirmed the dating rumours after yet again being photographed holding hands outside a hotel, this time on Thursday night (December 6).

It is said they were attending a birthday party that night in New York City.

One Direction meanwhile are due back in the UK this weekend (December 8/9) to perform at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball and then the X Factor final. Watch One Direction perform at Madison Square Garden below: