BBC Radio 1Xtra event in Birmingham called off after rapper Krept 'slashed' in backstage incident
A BBC Radio 1Xtra Live event in Birmingham had to be stopped after rapper Krept suffered a slash wound in an assault backstage.
Police were called to the show at the Arena Birningham on Saturday night after the assault, which happened at around 10pm.
In a tweet, Krept from duo Krept & Konan said: “My people thanks for the messages Im good, ill be back in no time. God was with me trust me. Cant keep a good man down.”
My people thanks for the messages Im good, ill be back in no time. God was with me trust me. Cant keep a good man down💪🏾❤️
— I SPY OUT NOW (@kreptplaydirty) October 6, 2019
West Midlands Police said they were called to the event, where the lineup featured Wizkid, Aitch and DaniLeigh, by security staff at Arena Birmingham.
They said a man - who has been named on social media as rapper Krept - suffered a “slash wound” during the assault but was treated by on-site medical staff and didn’t need hospital treatment.
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The force said: “Security @ArenaBirmingham alerted us to an assault which took place in the backstage area at 10pm on Saturday.
“It’s understood that a man sustained a slash wound during the assault. He was treated by on site medical staff and did not require hospital treatment.”
#1XtraLive | Security @ArenaBirmingham alerted us to an assault which took place in the backstage area at 10pm on Saturday.
It's understood that a man sustained a slash wound during the assault. He was treated by on site medical staff and did not require hospital treatment. pic.twitter.com/TDGdOyIfTz— Birmingham Police (@brumpolice) October 5, 2019
A statement from BBC Radio 1 said: "Following an isolated serious incident, we have had to stop 1Xtra Live in Birmingham.
"We are co-operating fully with the police to establish what has happened."
It added: "We're sorry to everyone who attended 1Xtra Live in Birmingham for the early finish; however, the health and safety of everyone involved is always our top priority.
"We are upset and saddened that something like this should happen to a guest at one of our events and we remain in close contact and continue to offer our full support."
