Karen Elson has been forced to cancel her European tour, scheduled for later this month.

The six-date jaunt, in support of her debut solo album ‘The Ghost Who Walks’, was due to include three UK gigs.

In a statement, her record label XL said the tour had been scrapped “due to events beyond our control”.

The shows will be rescheduled shortly and refunds are available from point of purchase.

Elson, who is the wife of Jack White, is due to release ‘The Ghost Who Walks’ on May 24.

Elson’s cancelled UK dates are:

• London, Lexington - May 26
• Manchester, Night & Day - 27
• Glasgow, Arches - 28

(by Jason Gregory)