Tom Grennan rushed to hospital with torn eardrum after ‘unprovoked attack’ in New York | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

British singer Tom Grennan has sustained injuries after the musician was “attacked” during his visit to the United States. The singer-songwriter suffered a ruptured ear and torn eardrum as well as problems with his jaw, which had previously been fractured.

A statement on his social media reads: “In the early hours of this morning after Tom’s New York show he was the victim of an unprovoked attack and robbery outside a bar in Manhattan.

“Tom is currently in hospital being assessed by doctors for his injuries which include a ruptured ear, torn ear-drum and issue with his previously fractured jaw.

“Despite this, Tom is in good spirits but needs to temporarily recuperate whilst doctors assess his ability to continue with his touring.”

The message from his management continued: “Tom is desperate not to let anyone down, however, we have taken the precautionary decision to postpone the Washington show tomorrow to a later date, with details to follow.

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Tom had previously taken to the picture-sharing site and shared videos of his show in New York.

He had performed at the iconic Bowery Ballroom in New York prior to the incident, and thanked fans for coming out to meet him after the show.

Tom wrote on his Instagram story: “Great to meet you all afterwards! Thanks so much to everyone who came out.”

The Little Bit of Love hitmaker shared a photo of his time in the city just hours before the attack.