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Rapper Arrested Minutes Before Stage Show
3 Jan
Summary
- ARlA Award-winning rapper Blake Turnell arrested outside club.
- Rapper charged with trespassing and resisting arrest.
- Show cancelled; patrons to receive full refunds.
ARlA Award-winning rapper Blake Turnell, 31, was arrested outside Club Evans RSL in New South Wales on Friday evening, less than half an hour before he was due to perform. Police were called to the venue around 7 PM following reports of Turnell's alleged drunken conduct and failure to leave the premises when asked by staff.
The rapper was subsequently charged with being an excluded person failing to leave premises when required and hindering or resisting a police officer. Footage of the arrest showed Turnell arguing with officers, stating, "Nah, nah, I have to do a show." The performance was ultimately cancelled, with Turnell later confirming that all patrons would receive a full refund.
In a statement following the incident, Turnell admitted to being excessively intoxicated and apologized for his actions, linking his relapse to difficult times. However, he contested the police's actions at the venue, asserting he had not committed a crime there. Turnell was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Ballina Local Court on February 26.
