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Subject: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/15/11 at 3:31 pm
British reggae star Smiley Culture has died during a police raid in Surrey.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said it will investigate the death of the musician, whose real name is David Emmanuel.
The IPCC said he died of a suspected stab wound when Met Police officers carried out an arrest warrant at a house in Warlingham at 0700 GMT.
Mr Emmanuel, 48, had been due to face trial next week accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine.
His biggest hit was 1984's Police Officer.
The record reached number 12 in the UK charts. His other singles included Cockney Translation and Schooltime Chronicle
A Met spokesman said officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Command were carrying out the raid in Hillbury Road.
He said: "While they were at the address, an incident occurred during which a 48-year-old man died.
"Officers from Surrey Police attended the incident and it has been formally referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission."
IPCC Commissioner for the South East Mike Franklin said: "We will be looking into the planning of the arrest, the way in which it was carried out and the actions of all the officers who were present at the time of the incident."
Smiley Culture made a cameo appearance in the David Bowie film Absolute Beginners in 1986, but failed to achieve mainstream exposure.
He recently featured in the BBC4 documentary Reggae Britannia which explored the rise of UK reggae.
Subject: Re: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: whistledog on 03/20/11 at 11:31 am
I never liked that song 'Police Officer' as it was a bit strange for my tastes, but I can see how it was popular. He was a talented reggar singer and will be missed.
Subject: Re: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: LyricBoy on 03/20/11 at 1:23 pm
Who whipped out the knife? ???
Subject: Re: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/16/11 at 9:18 am
The family and friends of reggae singer Smiley Culture march to Scotland Yard calling for a public inquiry into his death.
Subject: Re: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: LyricBoy on 04/19/11 at 4:23 am
The family and friends of reggae singer Smiley Culture march to Scotland Yard calling for a public inquiry into his death.
Do they suspect fowl play? ???
Subject: Re: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/29/11 at 4:00 pm
An investigation into the police operation during which reggae singer Smiley Culture died finds no evidence of a criminal offence.
Subject: Re: Reggae star Smiley Culture dies in police raid
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 11/29/11 at 7:14 pm
An investigation into the police operation during which reggae singer Smiley Culture died finds no evidence of a criminal offence.
OK, Smiley, you didn't do anything wrong, so you can come back to life now!
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