The Night Cafe have paid tribute to late bandmate Sean Martin (Picture: @nightcafeband)

The Night Cafe singer Sean Martin has died ‘suddenly’ aged 26, leaving his bandmates devastated.

Members of the indie band have revealed the devastating news in a statement on Monday, and they paid an emotional tribute to their ‘childhood best friend’.

Guitarist Josh Higgins, 26, guitar, drummer Carl Dillon, 27, and bassist Arran O’Connell, 26, released a joint statement reflected on the ‘many memories’ they made away from the music.

They said:  ‘We are devastated to share the sudden passing of our best friend Sean. Words can’t describe the pain we are feeling right now, we’re still struggling to process it all.

‘We ask everyone to respect the privacy of Sean’s family and friends during this difficult time.

‘Sean was not just our band mate, he was our childhood best friend that we shared so many memories with before the band even started. We made so many more memories along the way and achieved things we only dreamt of that we will cherish forever.

‘His memory will live on forever in our hearts and through the music he put out into the world for you all. RIP Sean Martin ❤️’

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The musician’s bandmates have paid an emotional tribute.