The former hell-raiser was last night facing being one of the first in Wales to be prosecuted for breaking the ban - which came into effect a month ago - after lighting up at a Cardiff International Arena gig.

But it seems Slash isn't in the least worried about the prospect of a fine, after telling Wales on Sunday: "I won't let any smoking ban bother me!"

The infamous star - famed for playing his guitar with a ciggie dangling from his mouth - and his Velvet Revolver band mates were seen puffing away on stage during their only Welsh date in the capital last Thursday.