The Courteeners have announced details of a UK tour, which is due to get under way in Leicester on December 4.

The band will play five dates, including shows in London (December 7) and Leeds (8).

The tour is set to conclude with a huge homecoming gig at Manchester's MEN Arena on December 10. Support at the gig will come from I Am Kloot.

The Courteeners released their second album 'Falcon' in February. It debuted at number six on the UK charts.

Tickets go on sale on September 3 at 9am.

The Courteeners UK tour dates are:

• Leicester, Academy - December 4
• Glasgow, Barrowlands - 5
• London, Forum - 7
• Leeds, Academy - 8
• Manchester, MEN Arena - 10

(by Jason Gregory)