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| 1Xtra Live event called off after man slashed backstage | 1Xtra Live event called off after man slashed backstage |
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| BBC Radio 1Xtra's live event in Birmingham has been called off after a man suffered a slash wound in an incident backstage, police say. | BBC Radio 1Xtra's live event in Birmingham has been called off after a man suffered a slash wound in an incident backstage, police say. |
| The 1Xtra Live show at the Arena Birmingham was due to include performances from Aitch, French Montana, Ms Banks and headliner Wizkid. | The 1Xtra Live show at the Arena Birmingham was due to include performances from Aitch, French Montana, Ms Banks and headliner Wizkid. |
| West Midlands Police said the injured man did not require hospital treatment. | |
| The BBC said it was sorry to end the event early but that health and safety was a top priority. | |
| In a statement, the corporation added: "We are upset and saddened that something like this should happen to a guest at one of our events and we remain in close contact and continue to offer our full support." | |
| A spokesperson would not comment on the identity of the injured man. | |
| West Midlands Police said it was appealing for information following the incident, which it said happened at around 22:00 BST on Saturday. | |