morseyThe Dallas concert in Dallas was interrupted on Saturday after the stage was invaded by overeager fans trying to hug the singer, and a security guard was apparently injured during the chaos.

Video from the Music Hall concert in Fair Park shows that during the encore performance of “First of the Gang to Die,” the stage was bombarded by fans who tried to get close to the singer, something that is reportedly common at concerts. Morrissey shows. . However, after two fans managed to hug him and shake his hand, the stage was overrun by more fans, leaving security scrambling to clear the stage as Morrissey was pushed between fans and staff.

One song into the encore, Morrissey was finally carried off stage, and a security guard was notably seen limping due to a leg injury after attempting to remove a fan. The crowd then booed the abrupt end of the concert, which concluded a song or two early according to Morrissey’s recent setlists.

“Stage invasions are very common at Morrissey concerts, but this one seemed particularly complicated. “It’s unclear if it was Morrissey’s decision to leave the stage or if it was directed by the crew, but the fans seemed to go a little far,” said George Allen, host of a Morrissey podcast. he told the Manchester Evening News after the incident.

“Going up on stage for a handshake and a hug is nice, but considering one of the crew members was injured, it seemed like a bit much. “Some fans have described it as disrespectful.”

The singer has not yet commented on the incident through his Morrissey Central offices.