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Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years after a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 20-year-old student in Ilford in October 2025.

Ghetts Jailed 12 Years Over Fatal Hit-and-Run

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years after a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 20-year-old student in Ilford in October 2025.

Published:

March 3, 2026 at 5:17:25 PM

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May 15, 2026 at 7:03:32 PM

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Award-winning grime artist Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a 20-year-old student in east London


The incident occurred on October 18, 2025, when the rapper’s BMW M5 struck Yubin Tamang on Redbridge Lane East in Ilford


. Tamang died in hospital two days later from serious injurie


Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, pleaded guilty in court Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 yea…. Prosecutors told the court he had been driving at 67mph in a 30mph zone — more than double the speed limit — and was one-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit

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The court also heard that Clarke-Samuel drove approximately eight miles without contacting emergency services following the collision .


Prosecutors described a “quite appalling litany of incidents” leading up to the crash, including running six red lights, mounting curbs, and colliding with a Mercedes and a motorcyclist .


During the sentencing hearing, Tamang’s mother broke down in court as she described losing her only child .


…. In a statement read to the court, she said her son had moved to the UK to pursue higher education before his life was cut short .


. A family representative added that while they were relieved by the sentence, they could never forgive the rapper .



Source: Geo News Digital Desk



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