Mumford & Sons have extended their October UK tour with an additional London date.

The band will now play Hammersmith Apollo on October 9, as well as their previously announced sold-out date the day before.

Other shows are scheduled to take place in Manchester (October 2) and Nottingham (5).

Tickets are on sale now.

Mumford & Sons UK tour dates are:

• Glasgow, Academy - October 1
• Manchester, Apollo - 2
• Brighton, Dome - 4
• Nottingham, Rocky City - 5
• Bristol, Academy - 6
• London, Hammersmith Apollo - 8

(by Jason Gregory)