Reggae star Smiley Culture dies during police drugs raid on home

British reggae star Smiley Culture has died after a police raid on his home. The musician, who had hits in the Eighties, is believed to have stabbed himself as police swooped on his home in Warlingham, Surrey.



The 47-year-old, real name David Emmanuel, was due in court after being charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine in September last year. It is believed he died in the kitchen after police tried to resuscitate him.

A spokesman for the Independent Police Complaints Commission confirmed they were now investigating a "death following police contact".


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The singer, from south London, released his first single Cockney Translation in 1984 but was best known for hit Police Officer.