A
BRIT-nominated rapper, caught with a knife while sitting in a parked
car, has been jailed for eight months.
Momodou
Jallow, 23, of Manor Road, Stratford, known as 'J Hus', was sentenced
at Snaresbrook Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to carrying a
knife.
Detective
Constable Faye Robins, from Newham’s Gangs and Firearms Unit, said:
“Jallow
is a young rapper that many young teenagers look up to, and he
clearly had no common sense when he decided to carry a knife with
him.
“Sadly,
London has seen too many young males being stabbed to death or being
sent to jail for plotting the death of others, and Jallow could have
used his platform to turn lives away from crime; instead he has
advocated it.
“The
Gangs and Firearms Unit in Newham are pleased that he has finally
pleaded guilty to this offence and hope that this result will deter
other young men from carrying knives.”
Shortly
after midday on Thursday, June 21, last year a marked police car was
carrying out a routine patrol around Westfield, Stratford.
The
unit had been informed that there was a male wanted in connection
with an unrelated matter, sitting in a Black Audi on International
Way.
The
officers approached the vehicle and the occupants of the car were
searched at the scene.
When
officers searched Jallow – a three-time Brit Award nominee - a
lock-knife with a 10cm blade was found in his front left trouser
pocket.
He
was arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon at 1.05pm
and taken to an east London police station.
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