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Gallagher hurt after stage attack | |
(about 13 hours later) | |
Oasis star Noel Gallagher was admitted to hospital after being pushed over during the band's set at the V Festival in Toronto, Canada on Sunday. | |
According to the band's website, the star "fell heavily onto his monitor speakers". He may have fractured his rib and sustained ligament damage. | |
The 41-year-old was playing guitar during a performance of Morning Glory when a stage invader pushed him over. | |
Oasis have hinted that a gig on Tuesday may be cancelled as a result. | |
Fans have been asked to keep checking the band's website for updates on the show, which is due to take place in London, Ontario. | |
Gallagher's attacker was hauled to the ground by security guards. The guitarist's younger brother Liam, who was singing, had to be restrained from retaliating. | |
The incident was captured on video by a fan in the audience and posted on the YouTube website. | The incident was captured on video by a fan in the audience and posted on the YouTube website. |
Oasis left the stage immediately after the attack, but the show resumed a few minutes later. | |
Gallagher's assailant was detained in police custody and will be charged with assault, according to the statement on Oasis' website. | |
The festival gig came as the band prepare to complete their North American tour, which ends in New York on Friday. | |
Gallagher has yet to comment on the incident on the blog which he has been updating throughout the tour. |