The accident happened outside the Hoxton Hotel sometime after midnight (February 29). An ambulance was called out and the hapless drummer was taken to the Royal London Hospital.

Xfm Breakshow presenter Alex Zane was present at the accident. He said: "It was awful. It sounded like big bang popping and I saw this guy on the floor and someone called an ambulance which arrived really quickly." - more on this story

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