Bring Me The Horizon vocalist Oli Sykes appeared before the Magistrate's Court, Nottingham today at 9.45am, after facing accusations of common assault on a fan after their show at Rock City on April 7. The band's label Visible Noise issued an official statement to Kerrang! today, which reads:
"RE: Alleged incident concerning Oli Sykes - Bring me the Horizon - approx 3am on Sunday 8th April, Nottingham.
Oli Sykes attended the arranged hearing at 9.45am today, at the Magistrates Court in Nottingham.
The defendant is up against a charge common assault rising from the allegation of urination on a female fan, which he strongly denies.
As the defendant has not pleaded guilty to allegations the case has been adjourned until May 6th as all witnesses need to be called, statements logged and evidence gathered.
For further clarification, as far as the authorities are concerned, Oli Sykes has never been charged, accused of or under suspicion regarding any physical assault on the fan, contrary to speculation and rumours."
See next week's Kerrang! for the full story.