Ed Sheeran cancels shows after breaking both arms

Ed Sheeran has cancelled gigs in five cities after a cycling accident left him with two broken arms.

During the weekend, Sheeran reportedly fell off his bike after being struck by a car.

The 26-year-old singer had previously posted an image of his arm in a cast on Instagram on Tuesday, telling his fans that he "had a bit of a bicycle accident" and was "waiting on some medical advice".

The second photo was posted on Wednesday and was typed by a representative of the singer, due to his inability to type.

"A visit to my doctors confirmed fractures in my right wrist and left elbow that will leave me unable to perform live concerts for the immediate future," the message said.

"Sadly, this means that the following shows will not be able to go ahead as planned: Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong," it added.

"I’m waiting to see how the healing progresses before we have to decide on shows beyond that. Please stay tuned for more details."

Adding: "PS – Ed isn’t typing this as he has both arms casted/bandaged."

Sheeran has eight more shows scheduled for this year, including sold-out concerts in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

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