Phats & Small singer denies breaching non-molestation order

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:30 · Archive

Ben Ofoedu, the Phats & Small singer, pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order by reposting a YouTube video.

Ben Ofoedu, aged 54 and a member of the Phats & Small music duo, appeared at Carlisle Magistrates' Court where he pleaded not guilty to breaching a court order. The charge relates to his alleged reposting of a YouTube video that is said to have directly named a woman.

Ofoedu was made the subject of a civil non-molestation order by a family court in Bromley in April 2025. The prosecution alleges that he breached this order by reposting the video without reasonable excuse, just 17 days after the order was made on 16 May 2025. The court was told that the non-molestation order has since expired.

During the hearing at Carlisle Magistrates' Court, Ofoedu confirmed his personal details and formally pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him by a court legal advisor. District judge Philip Holden adjourned the case.

Ofoedu, who previously lived in Southwark, London, and now lives in Carlisle, has been granted unconditional bail. He is next due to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court for a case management hearing on Tuesday, 3 November.

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Phats & Small singer denies breaching court order by reposting YouTube videoSINGER Ben Ofoedu has appeared at a Carlisle court and pleaded not guilty to breaching a court order by reposting a YouTube video.Westmorland Gazette · 12 Oct, 14:17
Phats & Small singer denies breaching court order by reposting YouTube videoSINGER Ben Ofoedu has appeared at a Carlisle court and pleaded not guilty to breaching a court order by reposting a YouTube video.NW Evening Mail · 12 Oct, 14:17
Phats & Small singer denies breaching court order by reposting YouTube videoSINGER Ben Ofoedu has appeared at a Carlisle court and pleaded not guilty to breaching a court order by reposting a YouTube video.Cumberland News · 12 Oct, 13:43

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