JLS 'devastated' after crowd surge

JLS have said that they are "devastated" by a crowd surge which injured 60 people.

The band were performing at an event to turn the Christmas lights on in Birmingham when a barrier collapsed and the crowd rushed forward. Four people were later taken to hospital.

In a statement on the band's website, Marvin Humes said: "We are devastated to see what happened at the BRMB event in Birmingham yesterday. We are so, so sad to see that people got injured at the gig.

"It was meant to be a great event with some other amazing acts on the bill and we're just gutted that everyone's day was spoilt."

He continued: "We are very sorry for the people who were injured. After we opened the show the police took the decision to cancel the gig for public safety. The safety of our fans is so important to us.

"I have personally spoken to some of the other acts who were meant to perform and everyone was so upset that people got injured and that they didn't get to see the rest of the show.

"We just hope that everyone who was injured has a speedy recovery."

This morning it was announced that an investigation into the incident has been launched.