Gavin DeGraw assaulted

Gavin DeGraw is currently “under observation” after being assaulted in New York.

The 34-year-old musician, famed for pop/rock hits including Chariot and Follow Through, was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at the city’s Bellevue Hospital in the early hours of Monday morning.

According to the New York Post Gavin was enjoying a night out with pals before being attacked by a "pack of thugs". As he stumbled away the singer-songwriter was reportedly hit by a taxi.

The attack took place in the Manhattan district at around 4.30 am, with police confirming the star is in a stable condition despite having a broken nose and cuts on his face.

"Gavin DeGraw was assaulted... and was taken to the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital by ambulance. He is currently under observation. We have no additional information at this time," confirmed the singer’s representatives.

Gavin’s fourth studio album, entitled Sweeter, is scheduled for release on September 6.