November 14, 2008 17:20
Kanye West arrested in Newcastle
Rapper released without charge after nightclub 'incident'
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Kanye West was arrested in Newcastle after an incident at a nightclub.
However the rapper-producer, who is currently touring the UK, was released without charge after being apprehended earlier this morning (November 14).
A spokeswoman from Northumbria Police said a man had been "arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident at a city centre club".
According to the BBC News police say no further action will be taken.
The rapper is currently on a UK tour, which continues tonight at Sheffield Arena.
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