“No Knife Or Knives”

Brian Jonestown Massacre issue statement on Forum incident

The Brian Jonestown Massacre have issued a statement regarding the events that occurred after their 16 July performance at the Forum in London. Details are unclear as to how exactly it occurred but guitarist Frankie Emerson was injured in a backstage rumpus. Frontman Anton Newcombe was questioned at Kentish police station about the incident. The show was notable for Emerson’s shambling and drunken shenanigans and for Newcombe’s onstage plea for an end to UK knife crime. The statement in full:

From The Management & The Record Label Of The Brian Jonestown Massacre

With regards to the incident that took place on Wednesday night 16th July 2008 at the Forum in London, the facts are to the story are:

1) There was no knife or knives involved in any shape or form in this incident
2) The cuts to Frankie Emerson were caused by some glass splinters
3) Frankie Emerson injuries were superficial to his arm & stomach, he was treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London .
4) These injuries were caused by horseplay by the band in their own changing room after the gig.
5) Anton Newcombe was questioned at Kentish Police Station to help the police with their enquiries & was released with no charge or caution .
6) Frankie Emerson did not press any charges on Anton Newcombe .
7) Any comments by anyone within or outside the media to the contrary are completely false .
8) The band will continue with their successful European tour .

Thank you from the Brian Jonestown Massacre

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