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British folksters Mumford & Sons have been forced to postpone three upcoming shows after one bandmember developed a clot on his brain.



Bassist Ted Dwane is currently receiving emergency treatment in hospital.

A statement from the band said the musician had been "feeling unwell for a few days".

It said: "The scans revealed a blood clot on the surface of his brain that requires an operation. Ted is receiving excellent care and we are being assured that he will recover quickly from surgery."

The four-piece band shot to fame with their debut album, Sigh No More, which was shortlisted for the 2010 Mercury Prize. It's follow-up, Babel, was one of the biggest-selling albums of 2012 in both the UK and US, topping both the Billboard and UK Official Album charts.

The band has been forced to cancel gigs in Dallas tonight, the Woodlands, Texas on Wednesday and New Orleans on Thursday.

The band said the shows would be rescheduled as soon as possible.

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