Nick Carter has broken his silence since being arrested for battery, apologising to fans and asking them to "stay by my side".
The Backstreet Boys star was detained by police earlier this month on allegations of misdemeanour battery and has taken to Twitter to ask for support from his fans following the incident.
He wrote on the micro blogging site: "I am human and at times it can be a struggle to balance a healthy lifestyle. I'm not perfect and for that I am sorry.
"When we fall we have to get up and keep on walking. I hope you stay by my side and continue to walk with me."
The alleged incident took place on January 13 at Hog's Breath Saloon in Key West, Florida, when he was reportedly involved in a scuffle.