JUST IN: Poco Lee to appear in London court September 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is set to appear in a London court on September 15 over an alleged assault. com/just-in-poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-september-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/
Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite Poco Lee, better known as Iweh Odinaka, is set to appear in a London court in September over an alleged assault offence, according to Benjamin Kuti, the Oluomo of Derby and founder of the Nigerian community in the UK. Kuti confirmed the news to our correspondent on Monday, stating that Lee is currently in a UK prison and scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, at 10 am.
A plea hearing, where the accused enters a guilty or not-guilty plea, is expected to take place, allowing the legal process to unfold. Kuti plans to attend the proceedings to support his fellow Nigerians in the UK during this challenging time. Reports of Lee's alleged detention began circulating online on August 19, but details about the complainant, circumstances, and formal charges were not initially disclosed.
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