Dizzee Rascal arrested over offensive weapon

Rapper Dizzee Rascal was arrested following an incident with a baseball bat, police in Britain said today.

Rapper Dizzee Rascal was arrested following an incident with a baseball bat, police in Britain said today.

The Mercury Prize winner, whose real name is Dylan Mills, was detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in Sevenoaks Way, Orpington, Kent, at around 3.30pm yesterday. 

The musician (24) was released on bail to return to a south London police station later this month.

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