"The award-winning musician, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, allegedly failed to stop after his BMW hit 20-year-old Yubin Tamang on Redbridge Lane, Ilford on 18 October. Mr Clarke-Samuel, from Woodford, east London, was initially charged with a single count of causing Mr Tamang's death by dangerous driving. He now faces two further charges of dangerous driving before and after the crash on 18 October."
"It is alleged Mr Clarke-Samuel was driving dangerously in Tavistock Place and other roads in Camden, north London. Following the collision with Mr Tamang in Ilford at about 23:30 GMT, it is alleged Mr Clarke-Samuel continued to drive dangerously in Worcester Crescent, Redbridge, on the journey back to his home in Woodford. Police attended the defendant's address in Woodford early the next day."
"On Monday, Mr Clarke-Samuel appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from Pentonville prison wearing a plain, grey short-sleeved T-shirt. He spoke to confirm his name as members of Mr Tamang's family watched in the court, having travelled from Nepal. Judge Nigel Lickley KC remanded him in custody and set a plea hearing for 8 December. Ghetts is a Mercury Prize-nominated grime MC, rapper and songwriter who has had high profile musical collaborations with major acts including Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Skepta."
Justin Clarke-Samuel, known as Ghetts, is charged with causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang by dangerous driving after his BMW allegedly hit Tamang on Redbridge Lane, Ilford on 18 October. Additional charges allege dangerous driving before the collision in Tavistock Place and other Camden roads, and continued dangerous driving in Worcester Crescent, Redbridge while returning to Woodford. Police attended Clarke-Samuel's Woodford address early the following day and reported significant damage to a black BMW registered and insured in his name. Clarke-Samuel appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from Pentonville, confirmed his name in court, and was remanded with a plea hearing set for 8 December. Tamang's family attended court from Nepal.
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