G-Unit Gig Halted By Police Amid Security Fears

Lloyd Banks Gig Pulled Over Security Worries - G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks' Derby, England gig was cancelled on Saturday (05May07) after local police said they weren't given enough time to provide adequate security.Nearly 600 revellers were expected at the concert at the T5 nightclub, but officers forced the venue to close at the last minute, claiming they were concerned about possible disorder at the gig.Chief Inspector Gary Parkin says, "Unfortunately there have been a number of firearms-related incidents at similar events connected with this music genre in the East and West Midlands, London and Manchester."We accept the majority of people who attend are just there to enjoy themselves and sadly it is a small minority who cause significant problems."Promoter Kace Clarke says, "There's been no previous trouble at any of his (Lloyd Banks) concerts that he's done in the past."We have some information on previous concerts he has done and there have been no issues that could have been brought up."Their concerns follow the March (07) shooting of a security employee of Loughborough University's Student Union during a gig by US R&B group Pretty Ricky in Loughborough - 22 miles (35 kilometres) away from Derby. (ES/WNWCCB)