Mumford & Sons' bassist Ted Dwane has left hospital after having brain surgery - but the band have cancelled the rest of their US tour to allow him to recover.

As previously reported, the musician was taken to hospital after a blood clot was found on his the surface of his brain.

They postponed three US shows as a result and stated that Dwane should have a relatively speedy recovery.

In a new statement posted on their Facebook page, Mumford & Sons confirmed that Dwane is doing well post-op, but added that they have shelved their forthcoming four US dates to let him recover. They said:

"It is with great joy that we can announce that Ted has been discharged from hospital and is on the road to a full recovery. The surgery went well, and the excellent medical team helping him are very pleased with his progress. He has been nothing short of heroic in how he has handled the whole ordeal, and now it has been medically proved that he does indeed have a brain.

"Today, however, also marks the end of our Summer Stampede Tour. We were hoping to have made it out by Bonnaroo this weekend. But it is with sadness that we have to announce the cancellation of our scheduled performances at both Bonnaroo and Telluride Festivals, and our show at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. If we could've we would've, you know that about us. We trust that you can respect our collective desire to encourage Ted to make a full recovery, and that this is based purely on the medical advice we have received. On behalf of Ted, and all of us really, we would like to thank every one for their compassion and support at this time and we are very excited to get back out on tour as soon as we can."

Mumford & Sons meanwhile are due to headline Glastonbury on June 30.