Former N-Dubz singer Dappy arrested over 'having a knife'

Arrested: Dappy was detained in Hatfield
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Fiona Simpson11 May 2017
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Former N-Dubz rapper Dappy has been arrested after allegedly having a knife and threatening a woman.

The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, whose real name is Costadinos Contostavlos, was held after armed police were called to an altercation between a man and woman in a residential street.

Hertfordshire Police said nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Roe Green Close, Hatfield, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.

The star, who was arrested in nearby College Lane, is being questioned on suspicion of actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public.

A spokesman for Hertfordshire Police said: "The man threatened the woman before leaving the scene. It is believed he had a knife. No one was seriously injured.

"A 29-year-old man was arrested in the local area around 6pm on suspicion of assault ABH and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

"He has been taken to custody for questioning. He remains in custody at this time."

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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