In a statement issued to NME, Marr said: "I was running pretty fast and just went straight over. I banged my shoulder and then realised my hand was in a bad way. Obviously we're hoping there's no long term damage."

Marr, who is currently touring his 2013 debut solo album The Messenger, said he is still hoping to play his planned future live shows, but these all depend on how well his hand heals.

"The plan is to do the Leeds Brudenell (U.K.) shows on March 24 and 25 and then the dates I have in South America as long as I can play the guitar when the plaster comes off. Usually that would be after six weeks but I'm hoping it will be OK, it's a bit up in the air at this point. I may have to start drinking heavily." As Marr is now a vegan non-drinker, the last sentence is a joke. Marr is also a keen runner, but he may be rethinking hitting London streets any time soon.