Assailant arrested at Toronto Virgin Festival
TORONTO -- Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was assaulted onstage Sunday dark during the band's headlining set at Toronto's Virgin Festival on Toronto Island Park.
The band was playacting "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?" when a male emerged from the rear of the stage, running toward an unsuspecting Gallagher and pushing him in the back.
Gallagher fell to the stage while the unknown assailant attempted to attack isaac Merrit Singer Liam Gallagher, before members of the band's crew tackled the man. According to the CBC, the assailant was arrested, but details have yet to be announced.
Oasis stopped the song and walked backstage for close to five minutes before returning to complete the prove. In a statement, the band said Gallagher "fell heavily onto his monitor speakers" and was taken to a local infirmary "to be examined for a suspected fractured rib and ligament damage."
The striation was supposed to perform Tuesday night in London, Ontario, merely the position of the gig is uncertain. Fans are advised to retard Oasisinet.com and local media for updates.
