Kanye West

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.

This summer's Wireless Festival was cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.

The government refused permission for West, now known as Ye, to travel to the UK after backlash to his planned set at the London festival this summer.

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.