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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 abandoned after a man suffered a slash wound during an incident backstage. | |
| 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 was helped on site and did not go to hospital. | |
| The BBC said it was sorry to call the event off but safety was a 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." | 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. | A spokesperson would not comment on the identity of the injured man. |
| West Midlands Police said it was appealing for information following the alleged assault, which it said happened at around 22:00 BST on Saturday. | |
| 1Xtra Live was billed as an "unmissable night" with a "mix of emerging and established artists". Tickets had sold out - the Arena Birmingham has a capacity of 15,800. | |
| The gig was broadcast live across 1Xtra and Radio 1, but the stream ended when the event was called off. |