A member of the British boyband Blue has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman and a child, police confirmed today. Simon Webbe, 45, was arrested in Notting Hill, West London, on November 16, 2023, following reports of an altercation.
The Metropolitan police responded to a domestic incident call and took Webbe into custody. A woman, also 45, and a child where treated for minor injuries. Webbe has been bailed pending further inquiries, with a court date yet to be determined. This incident marks a critically important disruption for the reformed boyband, currently promoting their latest album and scheduled for a series of upcoming performances.
According to a Metropolitan Police statement, officers were called to an address in Notting Hill at approximately 14:30 GMT on November 16. “Police responded to reports of a domestic incident. A man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been bailed pending further inquiry.”
Blue, formed in 2000, achieved initial success with hits like “All Rise” and “One Step Closer.” The band initially disbanded in 2005 before reforming in 2009 and again in 2018. Webbe has also pursued a solo career and appeared on television shows including Strictly Come Dancing.
the investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding the nature of the alleged assault. Webbe’s representatives have been contacted for comment but have not yet issued a statement. The outcome of the investigation could have substantial implications for Webbe’s career and the future of Blue.
