Following claims that a young female music fan was sexually assaulted at a Kasabian gig in Kentish Town last night, members of the public have taken to Twitter to discuss the ramifications of the claims.

According to numerous reports, a member of Cabbage – Kasabian's supporting act on the night – sexually assaulted a female who was in the front row of the venue with her father.

Nicole Rushworth, a supposed eyewitness, took to Twitter and claimed that Lee Broadbent had violated the fan.

"The lead singer, Lee Broadbent, sexually assaulted a young woman at the show. Her and her dad had been in the queue since the early hours of the morning to ensure their place on the barrier for Kasabian, only to have their night tarnished by this awful behaviour," she wrote.

"Whilst stood on the barrier, he proceeded to put his hand down his trousers, fondle himself, then rub his hand on the girl, ragging on her hair. Basically forcing her face first into his crotch."

"Rightfully so, her dad complained to security who said they would speak to Kasabian’s production team. They then brought out the singer to apologise to the girl and all he did was start an argument with her dad. He flat out refused to apologise and got aggressive with him, stating that it was all part of the act."

"His behaviour was completely appalling, I have never witnessed anything like it at the many shows I’ve been to over the years," Nicole added.

Strenuously denying the allegations, the band replied: "We completely deny the accusations put against Lee this morning. His hands were never down his trousers – although he did go down to the barrier to interact with the crowd, as he does at all Cabbage shows."
 

"Security guards and everyone who saw the show, know that these complaints are completely unfounded. We’re very shocked and deeply troubled by these fabrications. We 100% support Safe Gigs For Women and everyone.”

Meanwhile, Twitter users have weighed in on the controversy, with some insisting that the public have been too quick to believe the claims while others have sided with the individuals who reported the incident.