Alexandria's security chief, police Maj Gen Abdel-Mawgood Lutfi, said the 24-flat block was built five years ago.

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She said Spears' manager Sam Lutfi had told her the singer was suffering from psychiatric problems that are "treatable".

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Sam Lutfi must not come within 250 yards (228 metres) of the singer until 17 March, US District Court Judge Philip Gutierrez said.

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The order means Mr Lutfi must not contact Ms Spears in any way and must stay away from the homes of her parents and her siblings.

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In papers requesting the order three weeks ago, Ms Spears' mother Lynne claimed Mr Lutfi had drugged the star, cut her home phone and yelled at her.

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