Little Mix have cancelled their UK summer tour, which included a Southampton date, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The pop group - Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards - were due to play a series of arena gigs in June and July.

The tour included a date at The Ageas Bowl on Thursday, July 2.

A statement on the band's Instagram page said: "We are so sad to announce that following the latest Government advice, we have had to cancel our upcoming UK summer tour. The health and safety of all our fans and crew is always our number one priority."

It continued: "Please stay safe and stay home, lots of love, the girls x"

A statement on The Ageas Bowl website reads: "Unfortunately, as a result of the ongoing situation in the UK, this summer’s planned Little Mix concert will no longer take place.

"The concert organisers are working with their ticketing partners, who will be in touch with all ticketbuyers via email very soon.

"If you’ve purchased tickets for either concert you’ll be contacted by May 5th. If you haven’t been contacted by May 5th please reach out to the ticketing agent through which you purchased tickets.

"If you’ve purchased hospitality or parking directly from the Ageas Bowl you’ll be contacted by a member of the Ageas Bowl’s team by May 1st."

Little Mix are one of many acts, including The Who, Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus, forced to postpone or cancel tours due to the outbreak.

The group formed in 2011 during the eighth series of The X Factor.