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A guitarist from a Wrexham punk band who was accused of sending sex texts to a minor has contacted police and lawyers and vowed to clear his name.

Lloyd Roberts, from Neck Deep, decided to step down from the band - whose most recent album charted in the Top 10 - after allegations were made last week.

Today, he said he intended to fight the claims.

He added: "Last weekend there were some very serious allegations made against myself and other band members of Neck Deep.



"I was horrified and sickened by these accusations.

(Image: Joshua Halling)

"I have now instructed lawyers and contacted the police, in order to clear my name and to be proactive in confronting these allegations.



"I took the immediate decision to take a break from the band, which was a gut-wrenching decision as we have all worked so hard to get where we have and I do not want to let any of our fans down. I hope our fans understand."

When the allegations came to light, his band colleagues urged people not to post rumours or gossip on the Internet “in the absence of clear facts.”

“We also ask that you please refrain from attacking the people making these statements via social media - we do not want anyone to feel victimised in any way,” the statement added.

“Further, we cannot emphasise enough that serious allegations of this kind should always be brought to the attention of the relevant authorities, and we urge anyone genuinely affected to use those official channels.

“All shows will go ahead as planned, and we thank you all for your continued support and belief in Neck Deep.”

The band - which were named Kerrang! Best British Newcomer in 2014 - also insisted that all upcoming concerts will still go-ahead.