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U2 Cancels Concert Due To Security Concerns

ST. LOUIS (CBS4)- U2 has cancelled their concert in St. Louis because of security concerns.

U2 released this statement on their website:

Live Nation and U2 regrettably announce their St. Louis show scheduled for tonight, September 16, 2017 has been cancelled.

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Recording artists The Edge (L) and Bono of music group U2 (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

"We have been informed by the St. Louis Police Department that they are not in a position to provide the standard protection for our audience as would be expected for an event of this size.
We have also been informed that local crowd security personnel would not be at full capacity.

In light of this information, we cannot in good conscience risk our fans' safety by proceeding with tonight's concert. As much as we regret having to cancel, we feel it is the only acceptable course of action in the current environment." - Live Nation and U2

Fans who purchased tickets online will receive a refund on the credit card tickets were ordered on. Refunds for non-internet purchases will be available starting Monday at 10am at point of purchase.

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