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Grime artist Skepta drove recklessly, court hears

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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