British rockstar Morrissey has canceled upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut after reported threats against his life.
Morrissey, the former lead singer of The Smiths, announced via Instagram on Friday that he had canceled his performances scheduled for Friday night at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, and Saturday at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston.
“In light of recent developments and with a strong focus on ensuring the safety of the artist and band, the scheduled shows at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall this weekend have been canceled. Ticket refunds will be processed automatically through your original purchase location,” the announcement stated.
An Instagram post by MGM Music Hall went further, saying the show was cancelled after a “credible threat on Morrissey’s life” was made.
The show cancellations follow reports of Morrissey receiving death threats ahead of a Canadian concert, leading to the arrest of a 26-year-old man, according to reports.
The cancellations also come amid a backdrop of political violence in the U.S.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, aged 31, was killed this month during a speaking engagement at a college campus in Utah. His death followed the earlier assassinations of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their residence, along with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the streets of New York City.
Morrissey is on a world tour with stops scheduled in cities across the United States and Mexico.
