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Wiley wanted by Met Police after failing to show up at court

The grime artist was arrested over an alleged burglary and assault last year

Wiley is wanted by Met Police after failing to appear in court six months ago where he was set to face charges of burglary and assault.

The 43-year-old, whose real name is Richard Kylea Cowie Jr, is accused of breaking into a flat and assaulting ex-kickboxer Ali Jacko.

Due in court November 2021, the MBE-awarded musician is now wanted by Met Police after they released a wanted appeal earlier this week on Twitter.

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Mr Cowie is accused of breaking into the flat on 28 August before allegedly smashing plates and attacking Mr Jacko.

The rapper from Tower Hamlets, had been using Jacko's recording studio before the pandemic.

On August 28, Wiley was said to have allegedly smashed plates and attacked Jacko.

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According to BBC News, a district judge issued a warrant to arrest and bring Mr Cowie to court.

The hearing was due to take place after he was granted an adjournment earlier in September 2021 to allow him more time to apply for legal aid and speak to his lawyers.

Becky Buckle is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow her on Twitter