Ricky Martin safe after chaos caused by tear gas in concert

MUMBAI: Puerto Rican singing sensation Ricky Martin is "safe" after a fan disrupted his show with tear gas in Europe.

Martin’s publicist, Rondine Alcala, shared in a statement in Spanish and English that the singer was kicking off the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour in Montenegro when "an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage,” reports people.com.

Alcala said this caused an "abrupt interruption of the show as audience members moved away from the area and received assistance."

According to the publicist, the 54-year-old singer and his team immediately exited the stage as a "precautionary measure" while "security personnel and local authorities worked to contain the situation and ensure the safety of those in attendance."

While members of Martin's team advised against continuing the performance, Alcala said that the superstar decided to resume the concert "in order to fulfill his commitment to fans."

By that point, authorities had confirmed that "the situation was under control and that attendees could safely return," according to Alcala.

The representative also confirmed that the Ricky Martin Live tour will continue as scheduled with upcoming performances across Europe and additional international dates.

"Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern received following tonight’s events in Montenegro," his publicist wrote.