The Brian Jonestown Massacre are once again embroiled in controversy after band member Frankie Emerson was taken to hospital and leader Anton Newcombe was questioned by police.
After a gig on July 16th at The Forum venue in London, Emerson sustained injuries during “horseplay”. With rumours escalating the band took the unusual step of issuing a press statement regarding the events. That statement reads as follows:
With regards to the incident that took place on Wednesday night 16th July 2008 at the Forum in London, the facts are to the story are:
1) There was no knife or knives involved in any shape or form in this incident
2) The cuts to Frankie Emerson were caused by some glass splinters
3) Frankie Emerson injuries were superficial to his arm & stomach, he was treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London .
4) These injuries were caused by horseplay by the band in their own changing room after the gig.
5) Anton Newcombe was questioned at Kentish Police Station to help the police with their enquiries & was released with no charge or caution
