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Darkness Injury - UPDATE

added 01 November 2004 at 09.57

Following tabloid claims that The Darkness' Justin Hawkins was hospitalised after injuring his hand following a fight comes an official statement about what actaully happened to the singer, plus good news that he is recovering well.

The Sunday Mirror newspaper yesterday (October 31) claimed that Hawkins was involved in a drunken fight with a mystery attacker in London, and, after being punched in the face, stumbled into a stained glass window severing the tendons in his hand.

However an official statement sent to Xfm claims that while Justin did indeed damage his hand, the injury was only slight and the touted "drunken bar brawl" didn't take place at all. 

"We confirm reports this weekend that Darkness frontman and guitarist, Justin Hawkins, has sustained a slight injury to his right hand.  There was no altercation as was alleged." it reads.

It goes on to explain that despite rumours to the contrary Justin's injury hasn't hampered his involvement in the upcoming Band Aid III single, saying.

"This injury poses no threat to their arena tour or his participation in the Band Aid III single.  Justin is able to play his guitar with his continued flair and is currently in tour rehearsals."

Hawkins spent a night in the £600 a day Princess Grace Hospital in Harley Street where doctors repaired his hand, which needed several stitches under general anaesthetic. Hawkins checked himself out and has been recovering at home. It’s reported that the singer will now have to attend twice-weekly physiotherapy sessions to regain the full use of his hand.

Tickets for the band Winter Arena tour are available now from the Xfm Xchange on 0871 222 1049 or from the Xfm Live Gig Guide by clicking here.

• Nottingham Arena (November 24)
• Glasgow SECC Arena (26 & 27)
• Newcastle Metro Radio Arena (29 & 30)
• Manchester MEN Arena (December 1 & 2)
• Sheffield Hallam FM Arena (4)
• Cardiff International Arena (6)
• Birmingham NEC Arena (7, 8)
• London Wembley Arena (10, 11 & 12)

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