Carl Barat has been forced to postpone his upcoming UK tour, it's been announced.

The Libertines singer was due to begin his ten-date tour in Norwich on February 18, but it will now start in Brighton on March 29.

The gig at Norwich UEA, as well as another show at Bristol's Ansom Rooms, have both been cancelled.

Refunds are available at point of purchase, a statement on Barat's website said. The singer released his debut solo album last year.

Carl Barat's UK tour dates are:

• Brighton, Concorde 2 - March 29
• Cambridge, Junction - 31
• Oxford, Academy - April 3
• Manchester, Academy 2 - 6
• Sheffield, Leadmill - 8

(by Jason Gregory)