Wiley charged with assault and burglary of kickboxer friend

Wiley is due to appear in court on September 13

Wiley has been charged with assault and burglary, police have confirmed. The rapper –  whose real name is Richard Kylea Cowie Jr – is alleged to have broken into the home of friend and kickboxer Ali Jacko in east London on 28 August. The 42-year-old, known as the "godfather of grime", is due to appear Thames magistrates court on 13 September. The Metropoitan Police said Cowie was charged with assault by beating and burglary of a dwelling with intent to cause damage. In a statement the Met said: “At around 2200hrs on Saturday 28 August police were called to a flat in Forest Gate.

“Officers attended the location. It was alleged that a man had entered the flat, assaulted the occupant and caused criminal damage to property. The man was arrested and taken into custody.

“The occupant, an adult male, sustained a minor injury. London ambulance service were not required.”

Wylie announced his retirement from grime with his album Godfather 3. However, he has continued to release music.

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