The Press Association reports that "The altercation, allegedly with a member of the club's security team, left the 33-year-old bloodied from a deep 2in gash to his forearm." The band reportedly issues the following statement: "Kelly and friends were leaving the club when he had an altercation with an over-zealous security guard.

"As a result of the ensuing fracas, Kelly badly injured his arm and is currently in hospital, where he has been since the early hours of this morning awaiting a consultation with a surgeon." - more on this story