Kasabian’s Tom Meighan speaks publicly for first time since assaulting partner: ‘I regret everything that happened that night’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Kasabian musician Tom Meighan has spoken for the first time after pleading guilty to assaulting his partner. In July, the singer quit the rock band he had performed with for 23 years citing “personal issues”, appearing in court less than 24 hours later to plead guilty to assaulting Vikki Ager, his partner of four years. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues addressed in this article, you can call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247 or visit www.refuge.org.uk.