ED Sheeran was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in London while riding his bike.

The singer confirmed he'd had a "bit of a bicycle accident" on his Instagram as reports suggested he had broken his arm.

5 Ed Sheeran is feared to have broken his arm after being knocked from his bike in London

5 The singer-songwriter confirmed he had been injured in the accident on Instagram Credit: Getty - Contributor

Ed posted a photo on Instagram of his right arm, which he uses to play guitar, in a plaster cast.

His left shoulder also been strapped in a sling.

He said: "Ive had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows. Please stay tuned for further news. Ed x".

The singer-songwriter, 26, is due to kick off a tour in Asia on October 22 in Taipei before moving on to Osaka, Seoul in South Korea, Tokyo in Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore.

5 It is feared the singer may have broken his right arm, which he uses to play guitar Credit: Getty - Contributor

5 His upcoming tour in Asia could now be in jeopardy Credit: PA:Press Association

5 Ed, pictured on a bike in 2012, is meant to perform his last gig at the end of November Credit: Xposure

He is then meant to travel to Malaysia and Thailand in mid-November before performing his last gigs of the year on November 19 in Mumbai and November 23 in Dubai.

A representative for Ed declined to comment.

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