Chart-topping star Paolo Nutini has cancelled his gig at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena as he battles “severe tonsillitis".

The 27-year-old Scottish musician, who topped the charts with third album Caustic Love earlier this year, had already shelved two concerts in his native Glasgow this week on medical advice.

He’s also been forced to pull out of tomorrow’s gig at the O2 in London.

A statement released on behalf of the musician said: “Regrettably Paolo Nutini is suffering with severe tonsillitis and is not well enough to perform.”

It also offered an apology for the “inconvenience and disappointment” caused.

Organisers say the details for the rescheduled shows will be provided tomorrow and fans are being asked to keep hold of their tickets as they will be valid for the new date.