UB40 singer Duncan Campbell hospitalised after stroke

Band are best known for songs ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘Kingston Town’

Duncan Campbell replaced his brother Ali as the lead singer of UB40 in 2008 (Rex Features)

UB40 singer Duncan Campbell has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke.

The group announced the news, but reassured fans that he is “up and about”.

Campbell became the singer of the reggae band, best known for songs “Red Red Wine” and “Kingston Town”, in 2008 after his brother, Ali, quit.

The statement read: “We can confirm that our lead singer and brother Duncan Campbell was taken to hospital after suffering a stroke.

“While we can report that he is already up and about, we ask fans to respect Duncan and the family’s privacy as he works his way back to what we all hope will be a strong and speedy recovery."

The statement also said the band is “looking forward” to seeing their fans next spring for their rescheduled tour dates.

After Duncan joined the band, Ali said that seeing his brother perform as part of UB40 “[made his] skin crawl”.

He now tours under the name UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey.

UB40 have scored more than forty top 40 songs in the UK and are recognised as one of Britain's most successful bands.

Additional reporting by Agencies.