The Kings of Leon show due to be held at Manchester Arena this weekend has been cancelled as the venue remains closed following last month's terror attack.

The Nashville band were due to perform there on Friday June 9 to plug chart-topping seventh album WALLS, but the show can no longer go ahead.

Twenty two people were killed and 120 more were injured when a suicide bomber targeted fans in the public foyer as they left Ariana Grande's concert on Monday May 22.

It is not yet known when the venue will be able to reopen.

In a statement, management said: "Following last month's tragic incident and the subsequent temporary closure of the main area outside the venue, Manchester Arena has no other option than to cancel this Friday’s Kings of Leon show.

"We apologise for not being able to stage this event and the inconvenience caused to our customers."

Ticket holders can claim a full refund and are asked to contact their point of purchase for more information.

The band's next show at Sheffield Arena will go ahead as planned on Saturday June 10. Fans with tickets to the Manchester concert who want to attend the Sheffield show are being given the chance to re-book tickets with no booking fees, subject to availability.

Other events cancelled since the attack at Manchester Arena have included KISS and the WWE NXT wrestling show , while Take That postponed and relocated three planned shows there to one night at the Etihad on Sunday June 18.

The Vitality Netball Superleague: Final Four was also due to take place at the venue this weekend but has been moved to Birmingham.