Darren Hayman Assaulted

Following Nottingham show

Former Heftner singer turned solo artist Darren Hayman has been assaulted outside of a show in Nottingham.

Hefner were one of Britain’s great lost bands in the 90s. Perennial Peel session favourites, the band moved effortlessly from noisy alt rock to gospel in the blink of an eye lid with a fierce determination to experiment.

Now settling into a solo career, Darren Hayman has continued to challenge fans’ expectations of his work. Drifting between indie, country, bluegrass and more the singer released his latest album ‘Pram Town’ earlier this year.

Currently touring Britain, the singer was savagely assaulted following a show in Nottingham. Playing a set in the city, Darren Hayman was challenged outside the show before being brutally mugged.

The singer’s wife told fans on Twitter that former Hefner singer is now recuperating at home. “The full story is, that he was attacked and mugged whilst parking the car after Nottingham’s show,” she wrote.

“Nothing to do with the gig, just wrong place at the wrong time. He was discharged from hospital last night (November 16th) and is now safely back in London.

There should be no long lasting damage, but he does have a linear fracture in his skull (this is the best kind apparently!) which will keep him fairly quiet for six weeks or so. He also has a head wound, a bit of bruising and a very nasty headache. However, they have prescribed a terrifying amount of painkillers to deal with this.”

Darren Hayman’s wife also took time to thanks fans for all their “love and best wishes”.

Police have not made a statement on the incident.

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