Polish death metal band Decapitated have broken their silence for the first time following harrowing allegations that they kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman while on tour in the US.
As The Spokesman-Review reported over the weekend, all four members of the band were arrested on Saturday in Santa Ana, California, on suspicion of kidnapping a woman after their concert on 31 August in Spokane.
According to court documents, the woman was sexually assaulted by the entire band after being invited on their tour bus with a friend.
A police report issued on the same day advised that the men, who were on tour throughout the US with Sydney outfit Thy Art Is Murder, are currently being held in custody.
In a statement posted to Facebook today, Decapitated denied the accusations.
"While we are not perfect human beings, we are not kidnappers, rapists, or criminals," the statement reads.
"As such, we strongly deny the allegations that have recently been brought against us.
"We ask that everyone please reserve their judgement until a definitive outcome has been reached, as charges have yet to be pressed. Full testimony and evidence will be presented in due time, and we have faith in that process."
Read the full statement below.
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