Ghetts charge upgraded to death by dangerous driving

Ghetts has been charged with death by dangerous driving in connection with an alleged hit-and-run earlier this month.

The London-born artist, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, is alleged to have hit 20-year-old Nepalese student Tubin Tamang with his BMW on Saturday, October 18.

Originally charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving at a hearing on October 19, Clarke-Samuel's charges have now been upgraded after Tamang died as a result of his injuries in hospital on the same day. 

According to The Standard, Barkingside Magistrates Court heard on Monday (October 27) that the artist is alleged to have failed to stop his vehicle following the crash, which occurred at around 11:33PM on Redbridge Lane, Ilford.

Prosecutor Varinder Hayre added that a black BMW, which is allegedly registered and insured in the defendant's name, was discovered "significantly damaged" by investigators.

The victim was identified following Monday's hearing, with prosecutors sharing that Tamang was an only child whose parents had sent him to the UK from Nepal for education.

Clarke-Samuel has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance at The Old Bailey on November 24. 

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