United Kingdom, July 28 -- Ed Sheeran is convinced his family will need round-the-clock security protection until he dies.

The pop star - who lives on a sprawling estate in Suffolk with his wife Cherry and their two children - has round-the-clock security protection in place and he's convinced they will need bodyguards "until I pass away" because of the "sinister" incidents that have taken place.

During an appearance on Australia's 60 Minutes show, Ed explained: "It's things that people don't really even take into account.

"Like kidnap threats and s*** like that. We've had attempted break-ins, things left on my car. It's way more sinister than just fans turning up and wanting selfies.

"We have a level of security that probably won't c...