Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued an apology after he admitted assaulting his partner.
A statement on Twitter said: "I would like to make a statement about recent events and publicly apologise to my partner Vikki, my band-mates, my friends, family and fans.
"I am very sorry and deeply regret my recent behaviour. In no way am I trying to condone my actions or make excuses. I am completely to blame and accept all responsibility.
I would like to make a statement following recent events. Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/GFIt6lqPjg
— Tom Meighan (@MeighanOfficial) July 8, 2020
"I have struggled for many years with alcohol addiction. The incident in April was a wake-up call for me, for who I was, and what I was becoming. I was spiralling out of control. My mental health was becoming more and more unstable and I was at breaking point.
"I booked myself into a rehabilitation programme for alcoholism. It's been well documented I've undergone treatment before, but in truth I've never actually been completely sober.
"This time has been different. I left the programme 3 weeks ago and with the support of my family and friends, I've been taking every day as it comes, getting through each day completely clean and sober.
"This time I actually really want to do it, not just for those I care about, but also for myself."
Meighan said he had recently been diagnosed with ADHD, which had helped him "understand more about my behavioural issues".
He also said that he and his partner were "very much in love and we are looking forward to rebuilding our life together with the support of those close to us".
Meighan added: "I would like to assure everyone that the incident in question was an isolated one, and anyone who knows me will know it was completely out of character."
The 39-year-old lead singer appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to assaulting Vikki Ager in a drunken and "sustained" attack on April 9.
A district judge ordered him to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work for the offence.
