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Andrew Robinson

Two arrested after 'altercation' on stage as Bad Boy Chiller Crew 'cut off' at Leeds Festival

West Yorkshire Police have made two arrests following a reported on-stage incident during Bad Boy Chiller Crew's set at Leeds Festival.

Festivalgoers reported seeing a disturbance on stage during the Bradford rappers' performance on the Main Stage West on Friday afternoon. It had been suggested that an assault had occurred.

The rappers' performance was suddenly cut short, leaving fans disappointed. The local three-piece were performing their unique brand of Yorkshire-infused bassline rap on the Main Stage West when it was cut off. There have been reports that an altercation took place on stage.

Read more: Fantastic Friday photos from Leeds Fest 2022

The group had brought out family members and friends for their homecoming show and were downing drinks in between songs before the abrupt ending. Fans booed as the group was taken off stage.

One fan who was standing in the middle of the crowd said: "We were pumped and then all of a sudden it cut off and it looked like they were having a fight on stage."

LeedsLive asked West Yorkshire Police to comment on the incident.

A Force spokesman said: "Police arrested two people following an incident on stage at Leeds Festival this afternoon (Friday). Inquiries are continuing."

The two people who were arrested have since been bailed pending further inquiries.

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