Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan, 39, has pleaded guilty at Leicester Magistrates’ Court to assaulting former fiancee Vikki Ager.

On Tuesday, Leicester Magistrates’ Court was told former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan “smelt heavily of intoxicants” as he assaulted his former fiancee.

The court heard a child witnessed the assault and contacted 999 to say a “domestic incident was taking place”.

Prosecutor Naeem Valli said the child “sounded panicked and afraid” while making the call and the victim could be heard saying “get off me, get off me”.

Mr Valli said officers described Vikki Ager as being “visibly upset” while Meighan was said to be “unco-operative and aggressive”.

He quit Kasabian on Monday, with the band releasing a statement saying he was dealing with “personal issues” and wanted to concentrate on “getting his life back on track”.

He subsequently wrote on Twitter: “Following today’s announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well. I’m in a really good place now.

“Thanks for all your love and support. I’ll be seeing you all very soon.”