BREAKING: Garth Brooks gigs cancelled, statement issued

Aiken Promotions has released a statement saying it has confirmed the cancellation of all of the Garth Brooks gigs:
“It is with great regret that Aiken Promotions today announce that the five concert Garth Brooks comeback special event at Croke Park has been cancelled. No concerts will take place,” it said.
“The ticket return process will be outlined tomorrow.
“Aiken Promotions have exhausted all avenues regarding the staging of this event.
“We are very disappointed for the 400,000 fans who purchased tickets for The Garth Brooks comeback special event.”
Peter Aiken flew to the US this morning in a last-ditch attempt to persuade Brooks to go ahead with the three permitted concerts in Croke Park.
Mr Aiken left Ireland early this morning on a flight to the US, so that he could meet the country and western singer face-to-face.