A security guard at Johnny Depp’s West Hollywood penthouse vaped during a “bizarre” deposition to the star’s libel battle with Amber Heard, describing the moment he had to investigate a possible intruder which he believed was just a dog.

Laughter could be heard as Alejandro Romero’s evidence – pre-recorded in his car - was played to the Virginia courthouse, as the doorman described Heard and her friend Rocky Pennington reporting scratches on the door.

Depp was caught on camera chuckling in court as Mr Romero showed his exasperation at having to carry out the search.