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Kasabian have announced their first tour dates since the departure of Tom Meighan, who parted ways with the band last year after he was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend.Meighan parted ways with the Leicester group in July 2020, in order to “concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track,” before appearing at Leicester Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault against his partner Vikki Ager.

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has spoken out for the first time about the assault conviction which resulted in his departure from the band earlier this year.Meighan parted ways with the Leicester group back in July in order to “concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track”, before appearing at Leicester Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault against his partner Vikki Ager.He pleaded guilty and was subsequently sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work.

direct to your inboxEx Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has spoken out about assaulting his partner - who has vowed to stand by him saying "he's not a violent person". The 39-year-old singer was ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after he admitted assaulting Vikki Ager in April.

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has spoken out for the first time after assaulting his partner and being forced to leave the band. The singer was handed 200 hours of unpaid work and an 18-month community order after pleading guilty to assaulting his partner Vikki Ager at Leicester Magistrates' Court.

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.

Tom Meighan has issued a response to his conviction earlier this week for assaulting his partner Vikki Ager. He also addressed a disparaging statement that was issued by his former Kasabian bandmates after the conviction.In his statement, Meighan admits to struggling with alcohol addiction and says that he has recently been diagnosed with ADHD.

Tom Meighan has apologised for attacking his former fiance. The former Kasabian singer - who left the band earlier this week - was sentenced to 200 hours unpaid work on Tuesday (07.07.20) after pleading guilty to assaulting Vikki Ager on 9 April and he's described the shocking incident as a "wake-up call" and revealed he had been to rehab to get help for his alcoholism.

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.

social media that Tom had left the band "by mutual consent" but have now issued a new statement in which they hit out at the singer for not being honest with their fans over the reason why he quit.

ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work for the offence at Leicester magistrates' court on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to assaulting Vikki Ager on April 9.

Kasabian have issued a statement following today’s sentencing of former frontman Tom Meighan for assault charges.The Leicester band announced yesterday (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”.Today (July 7), the singer appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault against his former partner Vikki Ager.

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.

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has admitted assaulting his partner in a drunken and “sustained” attack.

Tom Meighan has pleaded guilty to assaulting his former fiancée in a drunken rage. The singer, who announced yesterday he had left the band to "get his life back on track", pleaded guilty to assaulting former partner Vikki Ager at Leicester Magistrates' Court today.He admitted to attacking his then-partner in an alcohol-fuelled rage in the back garden of their home.

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has admitted assaulting his partner in a drunken and “sustained” attack.

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.

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has admitted assaulting his former fiancee.

Kasabian have announced the departure of frontman Tom Meighan due to “personal issues”. Meighan himself assured fans that he is “doing well”.In a statement yesterday, the band said: “Kasabian have announced today that Tom Meighan is stepping down from the band by mutual consent.

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.

Kasabian announced the departure of Tom Meighan, however, it came as an electro-rock bolt from the blue.

Big Kasabian was announced today (July 6) when it was revealed lead vocalist Tom Meighan was parting ways with the group.

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has left the band to focus on dealing with “personal issues”.

Also Read: Netflix Orders Pharrell Williams Gospel Music Series, 'Voices of Fire'Kasabian has released six studio albums to date: a self-titled debut in 2004, “Empire” (2006), “West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum” (2009), “Velociraptor!” (2011), “48:13” (2014) and “For Crying Out Loud” (2017).See the band’s tweet below.Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent.

Instagram, as the official account revealed that the musician was struggling with 'personal issues'  and needed time to get his life back on track. The statement read: "Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent.

Kasabian's lead vocalist Tom Meighan has left the band, citing "personal issues".

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has announced that he is leaving the band after suffering with personal issues.In a statement posted to Twitter, Kasabian said Meighan wanted to “concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track”.The statement read: “Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent. 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.

Kasabian‘s next album in a new interview.Speaking to Sky News, the Leicester band’s frontman said the group are hoping to make a new record as soon as they’re able to post-lockdown and that Serge Pizzorno was already writing songs for their next album.“We need a seventh baby,” Meighan told Sky News. “We’re going to try and make a new record as soon as we can but we can’t really do anything while we’re restricted.

Kasabian‘s Tom Meighan has said he’s working on new solo material during the coronavirus lockdown.The frontman told Sky News that he’s been writing his own music for years, but has been able to focus on it more while stuck at home.It comes after his band-mate Serge Pizzorno stepped out on his own last year, releasing his first solo record as The SLP.“I’m writing loads of music at the minute,” he said. “We’ll see what happens.

Kasabian’s Tom Meighan is to take part in an online Q&A with DJ Clint Boon.Meighan will take part in an evening Q&A with Boon on June 20.

The frontman performed covers of John Lennon's 'Imagine' and 'Daydream Believer', made famous by The Monkees