UK Court Confirms Popular Dancer Poco Lee Held on Remand Ahead of Assault Trial

A London court has officially confirmed that popular Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, professionally known as Poco Lee, is facing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom over an assault allegation.

The confirmation came directly from Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, where judicial administrators confirmed that the case has been formally listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15. Court officials confirmed the scheduled appearance following inquiries regarding the dancer’s detention.

The court’s official statement corroborates earlier accounts from Benjamin Kuti, founder of the Community of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, who revealed that Poco Lee is currently being held on remand in a UK correctional facility. Rumors surrounding the socialite’s arrest first began circulating on social media in mid-August, though details regarding the complainant and specific circumstances remained undisclosed.

Explaining the legal process, diaspora representatives noted that the upcoming court appearance will serve as a plea hearing, requiring the dancer to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charge. Community leaders and colleagues in the entertainment industry have rallied support for the dancer, stressing that he is entitled to the presumption of innocence while the legal process takes its full course.