Grime artist Skepta drove recklessly, court hears
Summary
British grime artist Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Adenuga, is on trial for driving recklessly and for having a high level of THC, a chemical in cannabis, in his system during a police stop on May 14, 2024. He was pulled over in High Wycombe, England, after a police officer saw him driving over the speed limit and overtaking in a risky way.Key Facts
- Skepta is a 43-year-old British grime artist and producer.
- Police stopped him on London Road in High Wycombe for reckless driving on May 14, 2024.
- He was driving a Mercedes-Maybach above the 30 mph speed limit while overtaking another vehicle.
- Officers smelled cannabis in his car and conducted a roadside drug test.
- The test showed a positive result for THC, the active drug in cannabis.
- Skepta was arrested and charged with driving with a controlled drug level above the legal limit.
- He is currently standing trial at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court using his real name, Joseph Adenuga.
- According to police, he cooperated with the process during his arrest.
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