The scene that met investigating officers was appalling.

An intruder alarm had summoned police to the Hollywood home of actress Lindsay Lohan, and the thieves who had turned over the apartment clearly had no regard for her possessions.

The apartment looked like it had been ransacked, but closer forensic examination discovered that the mess was actually left by Li-Lo herself.

Miss Messy: Lindsay Lohan in Paris yesterday

The 22-year-old actress hadn't been burgled at all, her house was just a tip.

Officers were called to her home at 3pm yesterday after the alarm was tripped. There were pry marks on the back door and tampering with the back window.

LAPD's finest discovered that no-one had entered the house and nothing had been stolen, but officer Karen Rayner said the place was so messy that they had to contact the actress - who is currently in Paris - and ask: "Is it normally like this, or did intruders do it?"

Meanwhile, Li-Lo has revealed she is planning to move to London to help get over her split from Sam Ronson.

She hopes a new start here would keep her out of the spotlight. She said: "I like London, people aren't as judgmental. It's more about the fashion or music industry, not about movies and movie stars.

"It's a different scene. I want to be on my own for a while. I didn't get into this business to be a celebrity. I've been a target for a long time."

We here at The Eye would be delighted to have Lindz living in our fair city. Although, if she is planning to settle here, can we suggest hiring a cleaner?