Rapper Dave forced to cancel O2 gigs after Storm Eunice rips apart venue’s roof

RAPPER Dave has been forced to cancel his upcoming gigs at London’s O2 Arena after its roof was ripped apart by Storm Eunice.

The Brit Award-winning star was set to perform at the venue on Monday and Tuesday night but announced tonight the shows are being rescheduled.

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He wrote on Instagram: “Devastating news, The O2 have told us Monday and Tuesday’s shows can’t happen due to what the storm did to the roof of the venue,” he said.

“We are doing everything we can to reschedule the shows to play as soon as humanly possible. Right now we do not know when The O2 arena will be open again for events but they’ve told us it shouldn’t be too long.

“We await information from the venue. I’ll be back with a plan as soon as I have it. By the end of Monday I hope.”

All tickets for the gigs remain valid.

Yesterday it was reported The O2 could be closed for months.

The tempest wrought devastation around the country with record 122mph winds.

Around 1,000 people were evacuated from the arena as firefighters rushed to reports the roof had partially collapsed.

Employees said the venue, which houses dozens of bars and restaurants, a shopping centre and a massive live music venue, could be closed for months while repairs are made.

One told the Mirror the roof over the shops “was whipped off” with a “huge whooshing sound”.

Another said they understood at least part of the building will be shut for weeks to come.

Fugees: The Score 25th Anniversary Tour was due to take place at the O2 tonight. The gig has been cancelled altogether.