Liam Gallagher has criticised the City of Edinburgh Council after Oasis fans were described as “rowdy”, “intoxicated” and “middle-aged men” who “take up more room” in a safety briefing.

Liam Gallagher has leapt to the defence of Oasis fans after Edinburgh Council officials were reportedly less than complimentary about them

The singer says the local authority's attitude "stinks" - as a councillor says it is usual practice to "prepare extensively" for major events.