Police have launched an investigation following a violent knife attack which took place backstage at Radio 1Xtra Live at Arena Birmingham last night.
Rapper Krept, 29, one half of duo Krept and Konan, was slashed after an incident erupted behind-the-scenes at the event.
It was been reported the musician sustained a wound during the assault around 10pm and was swiftly treated by on-site medical staff, however did not require a hospital visit.
According to West Midlands Police, detectives are currently reviewing the CCTV from inside the venue, are speaking with potential witnesses, and have a team of forensics investigators working on the case.
In an unrelated incident officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a knife at door six of Arena Birmingham, the man remains in custody this morning.
At present no other arrests have been made in connection with the Radio 1Xtra live event.
Following the incident, Birmingham Police tweeted: "Security at Arena Birmingham alerted us to an assault which took place in the backstage area at 10pm on Saturday.
"It's understood that a man sustained a slash wound during the assault. He was treated by on-site medical staff and did not require hospital treatment."
It has been previously reported the event was cancelled following the altercation, and ambulances and police cars arrived promptly on the scene.
A spokesman for the BBC said: “Following an isolated serious incident, we have had to stop 1Xtra Live in Birmingham.
"We are co-operating fully with the police to establish what has happened."
This morning, Krept, real name Casyo Johnson, assured fans he's ok following the ordeal.
He penned: "My people thanks for the messages I'm good, i'll be back in no time. God was with me trust me. Can't keep a good man down."
- BBC
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