U2 were forced to abandon their concert in Berlin on Saturday night after Bono lost his voice.

The Irish rock band were a handful of songs into the second date on the European leg of their Experience + Innocence tour when the singer apologised to fans and said he was unable to continue.

"I think we can't go on,” he said, according to accounts published on social media. “It's not right for you."

Afterwards, the three other members of the band – Larry Mullen Jnr, the Edge and Adam Clayton – issued a statement thanking fans for their support and understanding.

“ We're so sorry for tonight's cancellation,” they said.