Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued an apology after admitting to assaulting his partner, saying the incident was a “wake-up call” and that he has been sober for three weeks.
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LONDON -- Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty Tuesday at Leicester Magistrates’ Court to assaulting his former fiancée. The case came a day after Meighan quit the band, releasing a statement saying he was dealing with “personal issues.” Closed circuit television footage of the attack was played in court as 39-year-old Meighan wiped his eyes and held his head in his hands.
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued an apology after admitting to assaulting his partner, saying the incident was a “wake-up call” and that he has been sober for three weeks.
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued a statement after being convicted of assault, saying he is “completely to blame and accept[s] all responsibility” for his actions.The Leicester band announced on Monday (July 6) that Meighan would be stepping down as frontman “by mutual consent” in order to “concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track”.
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has been sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to a “sustained attack” on his former fiancée Vikki Ager. He was told by the judge that he had narrowly avoided a prison sentence.The court was shown footage of the attack, which took place on 9 Apr and was captured on CCTV at the couple’s home.
Former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan pleaded guilty to assaulting his former fiancée. On Tuesday, the musician was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after his hearing at Leicester Magistrates’ Court in the United Kingdom.
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty Tuesday (July 7) at Leicester Magistrates’ Court to assaulting his former fiancée.
Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentTom Meighan, the former lead vocalist of rock band Kasabian, has pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence.Meighan was accused of attacking his former fiancee Vikki Ager on April 9, and submitted his guilty plea Tuesday at a court in Leicester, England.
Tom Meighan has plead guilty to assualting his ex partner, just one day after stepping down from the band. The 39-year-old appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to assaulting Vikki Ager on April 9, this year.
Leicester Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with assault by beating.The court was told that the singer “smelt heavily of intoxicants” as he assaulted Ms Ager on April 9 earlier this year.Meighan, of Narborough, originally denied an assault had taken place but after watching video footage, he told officers he could not watch it any further because it was “horrible”.The court heard Ms Ager suffered bruising to her knees, left elbow, outer ankle and big toe as well as a reddening around the
Kasabian singer appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault.
, releasing a statement saying he was dealing with "personal issues" and wanted to concentrate on "getting his life back on track".Following the band's statement, reassured fans he was okay, writing on social media: "Following today's announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well. I'm in a really good place now."Thanks for all your love and support.
departure from Kasabian leaves guitarist Serge Pizzorno and bassist Chris Edwards as the only remaining founding members, with current drummer Ian Matthews joining the group in 2004.He had been Kasabian's lead vocalist since they formed in Leicester in 1997.It is not clear whether Kasabian will seek to replace Meighan as lead vocalist.
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is set to appear in court today (July 7), charged with assault.Meighan was announced to be leaving the band yesterday, with a statement from the band citing “personal issues”.“Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent,” the statement read. “Tom has struggled with personal issues that have affected his behaviour for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track.