Oasis star Noel Gallagher was taken to a hospital in Toronto overnight after a thug ran on stage and pushed the guitarist into a speaker.
The assailant then tried to grab Liam Gallagher before being tackled by security and dragged off stage.A visibly angry Liam followed the attacker with clenched fist.
A statement at the Oasis website reports, ”Oasis', Noel Gallagher was attacked by an unidentified man during the band's show in Toronto last night”.
“While Noel and the band were performing 'Morning Glory', the assailant ran on from the back of the stage and pushed Noel from behind, who fell heavily on to his monitor speakers”.??
“Despite his injuries, Noel returned to the stage a few minutes later to complete the band's set but was taken to hospital after the show to be examined for a suspected fractured rib and ligament damage”.
“The assailant was detained in police custody and will be charged with assault. No decision has been made regarding Tuesday's concert in London, Ontario, but fans are urged to keep checking the band's web site Oasisinet.com and local media for updates”.
Oasis are touring North America prior to the release of their new album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’, which is due later this month.
Watch the attack here:
