Anti-knife crime rapper stabbed in bum

Rapper and anti-knife campaigner DJ Ironik has been stabbed in the bottom by muggers who robbed him of his jewellery.

The 22-year-old was attacked by two men in hoodies in the early hours attack in Highgate, north London, police told the BBC.

He received a knife wound to the buttock during the attack and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The rapper, real name James Charters, was returning from a gig in Essex at the time of the incident.

He thanked fans for their support following the attack via his Twitter feed, adding: "It could of been much worse so thank God it weren't and I'm just resting and recovering."

After attacking Ironik, the pair - who were wearing dark clothes including hooded tops - fled with jewellery belonging to the rapper.

Police said all but one of the stolen items was later recovered.

A Met spokesman said: "Inquiries are continuing but no arrests have been made. The investigation is at an early stage and the motivation for the attack is thought to be robbery."

Best known for number three hit Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer) - a collaboration featuring Chipmunk and Sir Elton John - the rapper is a Prince's Trust ambassador and a vocal anti-knife campaigner.

Writing on Twitter, he said: "It's been a crazy last couple of days and this whole experience is quite surreal. But they say what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger."