The View were forced to abandon a gig after the lead singer apparently threw a punch at the band’s bass guitarist during an onstage bust-up.

The incident occurred during the Dundee band’s gig at The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Wednesday night.

Footage shared online by fans of the Scottish indie rock band shows singer Kyle Falconer, 35, throw his guitar down after bassist Kieren Webster, 37, seemingly kicks his microphone stand.

Falconer then lands several punches and a kick.

The singer, later left standing on his own onstage, apologised to the audience before ending the set.

He said: “The problem with this band is he wants to sing the songs and he can’t, right, so [see you].”

Greater Manchester Police said officers were not called to the incident.

The band were due to perform at the Oslo in Hackney, London, on Thursday night, but the gig was postponed.

In a statement posted online, a spokesperson said: “Unfortunately we are having to postpone tonight’s London show. Our promoter is working to resolve the situation.

“Please keep hold of your tickets for now and we will make a further announcement in a few days. Massive apologies to all our fans.”

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The View is best known for hit Same Jeans, which reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in 2007.

The band announced a hiatus in 2017 and have since played a number of comeback gigs. Their new album, Exorcism Of Youth, is set for release this August.

They are due to appear at Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington on 27 May and are also scheduled to play a number of other gigs, including TRNSMT in Glasgow this summer.

The View and The Deaf Institute have been contacted for comment.

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