Morrissey has announced a brief UK tour, which will include a two night residency in Manchester.

The former Smiths' star will begin at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 11th before playing the Manchester Apollo on May 22nd and 23rd.

As previously reported, Morrissey releases his new album, 'Years of Refusal', next February.

Morrissey's UK tour dates are:

• London, Royal Albert Hall – May 11
• Manchester, Apollo – 22/23

(by Jason Gregory)