Report: Kanye West Arrested In U.K.

Access Hollywood - November 14, 2008 6:24 PM PST
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GATESHEAD, U.K. -- Kanye West was arrested in the U.K. early Friday, according to reports by British media.

West was arrested at a hotel in Gateshead, England on Friday morning, after an alleged incident with a photographer outside a U.K. nightclub a few hours earlier.

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Although the rapper was arrested, after a brief investigation, police said they would not charge West, according to the Press Association.

When contacted by Access Hollywood, a spokesperson for the Northumbria Police said "a 31-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault in the early hours of this morning at a Newcastle City Center Nightclub. He was released w/out being charged."

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They would not confirm West's identity.

TMZ claims to have spoken with the photographer, following the incident. The photographer claims Kanye was upset about being photographed leaving the Tup Tup nightclub and allegedly shoved the camera into the photographer's face, causing a cut on his nose.

When contacted by Access Hollywood, a rep for West wasn't immediately avaialble for comment.

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  • Sinister
    "Drowning in Darkness," You can suck balls. I'm curious to know what the f*** you listen to; probably some lame bulls***.
    report abuseposted November 28, 2008 10:33 AM PST
  • Jadire
    Kanye is definitely going down. I'm really sorry his mother died, but he's really a big baby, and I don't see how he has truly contributed anything positive to society...Kanye has no real class, he's from the streets and he just got lucky that his talent was recognized somewhere. Lots more out there just like him. Jade
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 5:22 AM PST
  • Jadire
    Kanye is definitely going down. I'm really sorry his mother died, but he's really a big baby, and I don't see how he has truly contributed anything positive to society...Kanye has no real class, he's from the streets and he just got lucky that his talent was recognized somewhere. Lots more out there just like him. Jade
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 5:22 AM PST
  • Lucifer Sam
    Why wouldn't the VOICE of a generation want a PICTURE to go along with it?
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 5:11 AM PST
  • Todd A
    Whats wit all the hate on Kanye?! The man may be arrogant, but you would be the same way if every label and music exec told you "no thanks." Then when you blow up and outsell even 50 cent, they all wanna jump back on your jock. As far as the racial sh*it, its funny how when white artist act up their just being "ecentric". However a black man always needs to reme
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 5:10 AM PST
  • Todd A
    Whats wit all the hate on Kanye?! The man may be arrogant, but you would be the same way if every label and music exec told you "no thanks." Then when you blow up and outsell even 50 cent, they all wanna jump back on your jock. As far as the racial sh*it, its funny how when white artist act up their just being "ecentric". However a black man always needs to reme
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 5:09 AM PST
  • Todd A
    Whats wit all the hate on Kanye?! The man may be arrogant, but you would be the same way if every label and music exec told you "no thanks." Then when you blow up and outsell even 50 cent, they all wanna jump back on your jock. As far as the racial sh*it, its funny how when white artist act up their just being "ecentric". However a black man always needs to reme
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 5:08 AM PST
  • Mario M
    can't believe he made a comment that he is the voice of his generation....he's a freaking cry baby when he lost the mtv awards few years ago...
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 4:58 AM PST
  • Cat
    Well I for one think them photographers need to stop hounded the stars so bad like in their face.True Kanye should not have shoved the camera and hurt the guy.But Id get upset too if they were in my face..
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 4:49 AM PST
  • LucyM
    Kanye's music is alright, but he always comes off as a jerk, crybaby and a %@!*#! Lil Wayne's music is 1000% times mo better!
    report abuseposted November 16, 2008 4:48 AM PST
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