Dizzee Rascal has announced a series of autumn tour dates across the UK.

The 12-date jaunt will include gigs in Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham this October.

The tour will follow the release of the rapper’s new album, which is due out in September.

Dizzee Rascal’s UK tour dates are:

• Newcastle O2 Academy - October 6
• Manchester Apollo – 7
• Cambridge Corn Exchange – 9
• Exeter University Great Hall – 10
• Bristol O2 Academy – 11
• Nottingham Rock City – 13
• Bournemouth Opera House – 14
• Norwich UEA – 16
• Birmingham O2 Academy – 17
• Liverpool University – 24
• Sheffield O2 Academy – 25
• Leeds O2 Academy – 26
• Brighton Dome - 27

(by Jason Gregory)