Pa Salieu, UK born Gambian rapper has said he is “engaging with the justice system” after being charged with violent disorder by detectives investigating the killing of a man outside a nightclub.
West Midlands Police said 10 men, including the musician, have been charged by police investigating the death of Fidel Glasgow in Coventry
Mr Glasgow, who is the grandson of Specials singer Neville Staple, died in hospital after being stabbed outside Club M during a mass brawl in the early hours of September 1 2018.
West Midlands Police said in a statement that Salieu, full name Pa Salieu Gaye, had been charged with two counts of violent disorder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
Nine others were also charged with violent disorder and will appear at Coventry Magistrates’ Court on April 28.
Salieu wrote on Instagram: “Due to ongoing investigations, I am unable to comment on the detail surrounding the fateful events that occurred back in September 2018.
“Sadly, my close friend Fidel Glasow (AP) was taken from us well before his time.”
He said he is “engaging with the justice system”, adding: “Please be sensitive to the fact that a real family like yours has lost a loved one. RIP AP.”
Salieu shared the message alongside a photo which appeared to show him with Mr Glasgow.
No one has yet been charged with Mr Glasgow’s murder, despite a lengthy inquiry by West Midlands Police, including appeals for information about suspects recorded on CCTV at the scene.