Top-ten UK rapper charged over 'murder bid' drive-by shooting that saw innocent woman gunned down

Published: 08:04 EDT, 1 October 2026 | Updated: 08:11 EDT, 1 October 2026 A top-ten UK rapper has been charged over a drive-by shooting which left an innocent woman wounded after she was caught in the crossfire.Clavish, real name Cian Wright, faces allegations he opened fire on a rival on a side street near his home in Stamford Hill, north London.He is accused of conspiracy to murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.The musician, 27, whose track Rocket Science propelled him to nine in the UK singles chart, was remanded in custody after appearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court earlier this month.The slew of charges relate to the shooting on May 14, 2024, in which a 38-year-old woman was struck in the leg with a bullet.The woman was not believed to have been the intended target, detectives said at the time.Armed police swooped on Reizel Close, just off the busy Stamford Hill road, at around 7.40pm after reports of a gun fight between two cars.Witnesses described how the occupants allegedly exchanged gunfire before speeding away.Rapper Clavish has been charged over a drive-by shooting which left an innocent woman wounded The musician faces allegations he opened fire on a rival on a side street near his home in north LondonFootage of the aftermath showed the injured woman collapsed on the pavement as horrified passers-by rushed to help her.She was taken to a hospital in east London, where her injuries were assessed as non life-threatening.Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said at the time that the incident illustrated the 'dreadful impact of gun crime across all of our communities'.Clavish grew up in Stamford Hill and emerged onto London's rap scene in 2018.He went on to become a rising star in British rap and drill, with tracks including Greece and Public Figure.But his collaboration Rocket Science, featuring D-Block Europe, reached the UK Top Ten in 2022 and he appeared destined for success.His debut mixtape, Rap Game Awful, followed in January 2023 and reached number four in the UK albums chart.The rapper has since worked with some of the biggest names in the British scene, including Fredo, Headie One, K-Trap and Aitch.