The Nepali community in London is mourning the loss of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang, a University of Roehampton student who tragically lost his life in an alleged hit-and-run incident on October 18th. Tamang, known for his passion for hip-hop and kind nature, has been remembered by friends and family as a bright, warm-hearted young man whose life was cut far too short.
Yubin’s father shared emotional photos online, writing, “My little world, all I have left is tears in my hands.” His sister, Manita Rai, posted a heartfelt TikTok plea for justice, saying, “Please get justice for my brother. We miss you.” A close friend described him simply as “a very good person” and “like a brother.”
The incident occurred on Redbridge Lane East in East London, where authorities say Tamang was struck by a vehicle in what is being treated as a hit-and-run. The suspect, identified as British rapper and actor Ghetts (real name Justin Clarke-Samuel), has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court. Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist their investigation.
The case has drawn widespread attention due to Ghetts’ public profile. The rapper, a respected figure in the UK music scene, is known for his acclaimed albums Rebel with a Cause and Conflict of Interest, as well as collaborations with Skepta, Stormzy, and Ed Sheeran. He has won multiple MOBO Awards, including Best Male Act in 2021 and the Pioneer Award in 2024. Beyond music, Ghetts gained recognition for his acting role as Krazy in Netflix’s hit sci-fi drama Supacell, which explored the lives of South Londoners with supernatural abilities linked to sickle cell disease.
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