Ian Brown gig abandoned

A concert by former Stone Roses front man Ian Brown had to be abandoned after 20 minutes because the floor at the venue began to sag.

Almost 2,000 people were told to leave Newcastle's Carling Academy, which has only been open for a month. Organisers said it was simply a safety precaution as there was no danger the floor would collapse during the concert last night. Ticket holders have been told they will get their money back.