Interpol have extended their upcoming UK and Ireland tour with an additional date in London.

The band will now play three shows at Brixton Academy on December 6, 7 and the new date, 8.

The group, who released their self-titled fourth album earlier this month, will also play previously announced gigs in Nottingham (November 24) and Dublin (29).

Tickets are on sale now.

Interpol's UK tour dates are:

• Nottingham, Rock City - November 24
• Newcastle, Academy - 25
• Birmingham, Academy - 26
• Edinburgh, Corn Exchange - 27
• Dublin, Olympia - 29
• Manchester, Apollo - December 3
• Liverpool, University - 4
• London, Brixton Academy - 6/7/8

(by Jason Gregory)