Popular U.K. rapper and actor Ghetts is facing an expanded set of criminal allegations stemming from the hit-and-run collision that killed 20-year-old pedestrian Yubin Tamang in Ilford, prosecutors told a London court this week.
The musician, born Justin Clarke-Samuel, was initially charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Prosecutors have now added two additional counts of dangerous driving tied to conduct both before and after the October 18 crash.
According to investigators, Clarke-Samuel allegedly struck Tamang with a black BMW on Redbridge Lane shortly before midnight and failed to stop. Authorities say the vehicle sustained significant damage, yet Clarke-Samuel continued driving after the collision. The new charges assert he had been driving dangerously earlier that evening on Tavistock Place and adjoining roads in Camden, and that he continued to do so on Worcester Crescent in Redbridge while returning to his Woodford residence immediately after the fatal impact.
Ghetts Faces More Driving Charges After Hit-And-Run
Metropolitan Police officers arrived at Clarke-Samuel’s home early the next morning. They reported finding a damaged BMW registered and insured in his name, which they said matched evidence recovered at the collision site. Detectives quickly identified the vehicle as central to the incident, leading to the initial charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
Clarke-Samuel appeared in court on Monday via videolink from Pentonville prison. Wearing a grey T-shirt, he confirmed his name during the brief hearing. Members of Tamang’s family, who traveled from Nepal, attended in person. Judge Nigel Lickley KC ordered Clarke-Samuel remanded in custody and set a plea hearing for December 8.
The case now presents severe legal exposure for the acclaimed grime artist, whose career includes a Mercury Prize nomination and MOBO Awards recognition. Prosecutors allege Clarke-Samuel engaged in a pattern of reckless driving behavior across multiple London boroughs on the night of the collision. They argue this conduct placed the public at substantial risk and directly contributed to Tamang’s death.
Tamang’s family is preparing for a protracted legal process, while the court weighs the expanding allegations. The case continues to draw attention because of Clarke-Samuel’s public profile, yet prosecutors emphasized the focus remains on determining criminal liability for the incident that claimed a young man’s life.
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