Eagles of Death Metal's frontman Jesse Hughes was banned from Sting's concert at the Bataclan on Saturday as he was "not welcome".

The rock band were performing at the venue on the night of the Paris attacks on November 13 last year, when it was targeted by Islamic extremist suicide bombers who killed 89 people.

The venue's management said that Hughes and his manager were "not welcome".

On the eve of the first anniversary of the atrocity, former Police frontman Sting, 65, re-opened the 150-year-old venue - but Hughes and his manager were not allowed in, the Bataclan boss said.

Jules Frutos, manager at the theatre, said the pair were turned away at the door.

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Mr Frutos told the Press Association: "They tried to enter the venue and they are persona non grata. They are not welcome after what he said about the security."

Referring to Hughes, Mr Frutos said: "Even if he came back on what he said. I mean, this man is just sick. That's all."

Mr Frutos said he thinks the band used what happened at the Bataclan to get "promotion", asking: "Who did know about this band before?"

He said the band's attitude shows "no respect for the victims". Mr Frutos said the frontman and manager did not have tickets for Sting's concert.

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Hughes has not commented about the incident on social media at this time. We have reached out for a comment.

Earlier this year Hughes apologised for suggesting that security guards were complicit in the attack.

He told the Fox Business Network in March that six guards at the Bataclan never came to work on the night of the attack, and "it seems rather obvious that they had a reason not to show up".

Afterwards in a statement, he said: "I humbly beg forgiveness from the people of France, the staff and security of the Bataclan, my fans, family, friends and anyone else hurt or offended by the absurd accusations I made.

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"My suggestions that anyone affiliated with the Bataclan played a role in the events of November 13 are unfounded and baseless - and I take full responsibility for them."

There was a heavy police presence outside the theatre, which is in a fashionable district of the French capital, and revellers were searched more than once as they made their way in.

Suicide bombers - Frenchmen Omar Ismail Mostefai, 29, Samy Amimour, 28, and Foued Mohamed-Aggad, 23 - stormed into the concert hall last year as EODM performed, while attackers also targeted cafes and the Stade de France. In total 130 people died, including Briton Nick Alexander.

Mr Alexander had been on tour with the American band selling merchandise and tried to play dead when he was approached by one of the gunmen who opened fire.

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Appearing on stage to loud cheers, Sting spoke French throughout to the packed crowd, saying: "We've got two important things to do tonight ... First, to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the attacks a year ago, and to celebrate the life and the music of this historic venue.

"So before we begin, I would like to ask that we observe one minute of silence ... We shall not forget them."

After the minute of silence, the star launched into a string of hits including Englishman In New York, Every Breath You Take, Roxanne and Message In A Bottle.