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BREAKING: London court confirms Poco Lee to appear for assault trial September 15

Nigerian socialite Poco Lee is confirmed to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, for an assault trial. com/breaking-london-court-confirms-poco-lee-to-appear-for-assault-september-15/

BREAKING: London court confirms Poco Lee to appear for assault trial September 15

Snaresbrook Crown Court has announced that Nigerian socialite and dancer Poco Lee, also known as Iweh Pascal Odinaka, will be appearing in court on assault charges. The confirmation was made in response to inquiries from PUNCH Online, which had emailed the court regarding the alleged sexual assault involving the socialite. Court spokesperson James Baker confirmed the official proceedings, stating that the case is scheduled for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026.

He declined to provide specific details about the time and courtroom for the hearing. According to Benjamin Kuti, founder of the Nigerian community in the UK, Poco Lee is currently in a UK prison and is set to appear in court at 10 am on September 15, 2026. Kuti, who regularly attends court proceedings and supports Nigerians involved in legal matters, confirmed the reports and indicated that he plans to attend the proceedings.

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