Young Fathers win coveted Mercury prize

Hip hop group Young Fathers have won the coveted Mercury prize. Credit: PA

Hip hop trio Young Fathers have won the coveted Mercury prize for their album 'Dead'.

The Edinburgh-based act, who were formed in 2008, were not one of the front runners for the award and beat acts like hot favourite FKA Twigs and Damon Albarn to the £20,000 prize.

In a brief acceptance speech, the group's Alloysious Massaquoi said simply: "Thank you, we love you, we love you all."

A total of 12 acts including Kate Tempest and Nick Mulvey were nominated for the prestigious award. The winner is chosen by a panel of 12 music critics, DJs, musicians and other industry figures.