Sum 41 cancel gig after 'an explosive device was detonated outside of the venue' hours before their Paris show
- The Canadian band were set to perform at venue Le Etoiles in Paris on Saturday
- In a now deleted tweet Sum 41 said an 'explosive device was detonated' outside
- They added that there hadn't been any injuries and all tickets would be refunded
- Les Etoiles exclusively told MailOnline the incident was caused by 'firecrackers in the street' but that the band 'didn't want to take any risks'
Rock band Sum 41 have cancelled their intimate gig in Paris after an 'explosive device was detonated just outside of the venue door.'
The Canadian musicians, who are currently on an European tour, were due to perform at venue Le Etoiles in the French city on Saturday night.
Ahead of the show, they explained on Twitter that there weren't any injuries but couldn't 'guarantee the safety of the fans' so had to cancel their appearance.
Cancelled: Sum 41 announced on Twitter that they have cancelled their gig in Paris after an 'explosive device was detonated just outside of the venue door'
Writing in a now deleted tweet, they said: 'During load in for tonight's performance in Paris, an explosive device was detonated just outside of the venue door.
Band, crew, the fans in line are all safe, there were no injuries. Due to the intimate nature of our 'Personal Space' performances, we are unable to guarantee the safety of the fans in attendance.
'We are deeply saddened to announce that tonight's show has been canceled. More information to follow.'
When asked about the 'explosion', venue Les Etoiles exclusively told MailOnline: 'There were firecrackers in the street during the strikes. Absolutely no other problems. The group didn't want to take any risks.'
No injuries: The band said none of their crew or fans waiting outside had been hurt in a now deleted tweet
More to follow: They later shared a shorter tweet revealing the show was cancelled but didn't include the information about the 'explosive device'
Venue: Les Etoiles exclusively told MailOnline the incident was caused by 'firecrackers in the street' but that the band 'didn't want to take any risks'
However a shorter version of Sum 41's tweet, announcing the cancellation of the gig but not explaining why, was later posted.
Fans took to social media to express their sadness at the concert's cancellation, but also say they were glad nobody was harmed.
One wrote 'hope you are alright' and another agreed adding 'very glad you are all uninjured'.
Rockers: Sum 41 are currently on an European tour with a gig in London on Monday before heading onto Amsterdam (pictured is Deryck Whibley performing in Paris on Friday)
Worried: Fans took to Twitter to express their concern and say they were thankful for the band not being injured in the incident
Safe: Another fan commented on Sum 41's tweet after the shocking news
Sum 41 was formed in 1996 under the name Kaspir and included members Deryck Whiblet Dave Baksh Tom Thacker and Jason 'Cone' McCaslin.
Since then the rockers have released hit tracks including In Too Deep, Fat Lip and Pieces.
The band are next expected to perform on Monday in London before heading onto Amsterdam and Dusseldorf.
MailOnline has contacted the band and Préfecture de Police for comment.
Hitmakers: Sum 41 was formed in 1996 and have released hits including In Too Deep, Fat Lip and Pieces (Deryck is pictured performing in Paris on Thursday night)
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