Leeds First Direct Bank Arena show paused due to medical incident

The singer and his band left the stage

Leeds First Direct Bank Arena has issued a statement after a concert was paused due to a medical emergency.

Myles Smith, best known for his hits Stargazing and Nice to Meet You, was performing yesterday (November 8) as he brought his new tour 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ to the city.

Partway through the show, the singer and his band left the stage as the show was temporarily paused.

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Myles Smith's show at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena was paused due to a medical incident | YEP

The arena has confirmed this was due to staff dealing with a medical incident.

The show resumed after around 10 minutes, a concertgoer said.

A spokesperson for Leeds First Direct Bank Arena said: “Due to a medical incident during last night’s performance, the show was temporarily paused while the medical team attended to the individual requiring assistance.

“We would like to thank the artist and all attendees for their patience and understanding.”

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