British singer Tom Grennan is in hospital after being attacked and robbed in New York after a performance on Thursday night.
Grennan was “victim of an unprovoked attack and robbery outside a Manhattan bar” in the early hours of Thursday morning after performing at the Bowery Ballroom on April 20, his manager confirmed in a statement.
The 26-year-old artist suffered jaw and ear injuries, his manager John Dawkins of Various Artists Management said.
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“Tom is currently in hospital being evaluated by doctors for his injuries, which include a ruptured ear, a torn eardrum and an issue with his previously fractured jaw,” reads the statement shared on the singer’s official Twitter account.
“Despite this, Tom is in good spirits but needs to recover temporarily while doctors assess his ability to continue his tour,” he continues.
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Tom Grennan attends the 2022 BRIT Awards at The O2 Arena on February 08, 2022 in London, England. The singer was “victim of an unprovoked attack and robbery” in New York City early Thursday morning. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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As the singer “despairs not to let anyone down,” his management team made the “precautionary decision” to postpone his scheduled performance at the Miracle Theater in Washington, DC on Friday.
Grennan’s team promises to provide an update on future shows “should any changes be made.”
“We would like to thank Tom’s amazing American fans for their support and understanding,” the statement concluded.
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Tom Grennan is a 26 year old singer and songwriter from the UK. (David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for ES Magazine)
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Shortly after taking the stage in New York on Thursday, the ‘Little Bit of Love’ singer took to social media with a photo of himself in New York and another of him performing in front of a crowd who held his lighters in the air as he sang on stage.
“the big apple,” Grennan captioned the photos, “you are all magic. »
Fans on Twitter immediately sent their best wishes to Grennan online, with many writing that they hoped his attacker would be caught.
“Some people are disgusting! Hope you are well @tom_grennan get well soon,” one person tweeted.
“@tom_grennan hope they catch them and really hope you are well,” wrote another fan.
“Oh my days Tom this is awful I really hope you are well…sending love,” another tweet read.
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om Grennan performs during HITS Radio’s HITS Live 2021 at Resorts World Arena on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images pour BAUER)
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One viewer wrote on Twitter that Grennan’s “strict outfit and dancing” was “very eye-catching.”
Grennan has recently been nominated for a number of BRIT Awards, including Song of the Year for ‘Little Bit of Love’.