News has broken in the last hour that Randy Blythe, singer with metal group Lamb Of God, has been acquitted of all responsibility for the death of a fan in 2010.

Last June, Blythe was detained on manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic whilst on tour with the Virginia metal band. The arrest related to an incident at a Lamb Of God show in May 2010 in Prague: Blythe was alleged to have engaged in a fracas with a 19-year-old stage invader, pushing the fan from the stage and causing injuries which resulted in his death. Blythe was denied bail, Lamb Of God’s tour was brought to a halt, and the singer spent a month in custody before returning back to the States. Following a high-profile whip-around to cover his legal fees, Blythe returned to Prague to stand trial last month.

Metal Hammer report that a Prague court has found Blythe not guilty. The ruling came through at just after 12.00pm GMT, and has been confirmed by ITV. Blythe has yet to officially comment on the ruling; below is an extract from a touching statement from August 2012 regarding his predicament:

As I write this, the family of a fan of my band suffers through the indescribably tragic loss of their child. They have to deal with constantly varying media reports about the circumstances surrounding his death. I am charged with maliciously causing severe bodily harm to this young man, resulting in his death. While I consider the charge leveled against me ludicrous and without qualification, my opinion makes no difference in this matter. The charge exists, and for the family of this young man, questions remain. The worst possible pain remains. It is fairly common knowledge amongst fans of my band that I once lost a child as well. I, unfortunately, am intimately familiar with what their pain is like. Therefore, I know all too well that in their time of grief, this family needs and deserves some real answers, not a media explosion followed by the accused killer of their son hiding like a coward thousands of miles away while they suffer. I am a man. I was raised to face my problems head on, not run from them like a petulant child. I hope that justice is done, and the family of Daniel N. will receive the closure they undoubtably need to facilitate healing.

Update: Blythe has posted the following message to Instagram:

“I have been found not guilty & acquitted of all charges against me. I am a free man. This photo was taken by my friend @aceyslade- it says it all. Please remember the family of Daniel Nosek in your thoughts & prayers in this difficult time. I only wish for them peace. Thank you for your support- Randy”