BBC 1Xtra Live assault: Rapper Krept says 'I'll be back in no time' after backstage knife attack

Krept tweeted 'God was with me trust me' in the hours after the alleged attack (Picture: PA Wire/PA Images)

UK Rapper Krept has confirmed he is "good" following reports he was "slashed" backstage at a BBC Radio 1Xtra event.

The nighttime concert at the Arena Birmingham was suddenly cut short, after police reported an unnamed man had suffered a "slash wound" in a knife assault at the venue.

Social media users were quick to speculate on the victim's identity, with many naming Casyo Johnson, known by the stagename Krept.

He tweeted on Sunday: "My people thanks for the messages I'm good, ill be back in no time. God was with me trust me. Cant keep a good man down."

My people thanks for the messages Im good, ill be back in no time. God was with me trust me. Cant keep a good man down💪🏾❤️

— I SPY OUT NOW (@kreptplaydirty)

October 6, 2019

West Midlands Police said they were alerted to the assault in the backstage area at around 10pm by the venue's security.

Officers said the victim was injured but did not require hospital treatment.

A statement from BBC Radio 1 said: "Following an isolated serious incident, we have had to stop 1Xtra Live in Birmingham.

"We are co-operating fully with the police to establish what has happened."

In a further statement, it said: "We're sorry to everyone who attended 1Xtra Live in Birmingham for the early finish; however, the health and safety of everyone involved is always our top priority.

"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."