Ghetts charged with death by dangerous driving after Ilford crash

Rapper Justin Clarke-Samuel, known professionally as Ghetts, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was struck and later died following a collision in Ilford, east London, on October 18. Prosecutors say the 41-year-old failed to stop after his vehicle hit 20-year-old Yubin Tamang on Redbridge Lane East at about 11:33 pm. Tamang died in hospital on October 20, the court was told.

Clarke-Samuel initially appeared at Stratford Magistrates Court on October 20 and was charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The indictment was amended at Barkingside Magistrates Court on October 27 to reflect the victim’s death. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at the Old Bailey on November 24. At recent hearings he spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address and appeared in custody wearing a grey tracksuit, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors told the court that police attended Clarke-Samuel’s Woodford address in the early hours of October 19. Officers have said the black BMW involved in the collision was significantly damaged and was registered and insured in the defendant’s name. Detectives are continuing inquiries...