Snoop barred from UK

Showbiz

13:30 15 May 2006

Snoop Dogg has been barred from entering the UK - ever again.

The 'Starsky and Hutch' actor was slapped with the ban after he and his minders were involved in a "mini-riot" at London's Heathrow airport last month.

The incident occurred when the 34-year-old - real name Calvin Broadus - and several other members of his entourage were denied entry to a British Airways' first-class lounge.

A brawl ensued and seven police officers were left with minor injuries, including cuts and bruises. One suffered a fractured hand.

Snoop had previously been given a police caution over the incident and was banned from flying with British Airways.

According to reports, he has now been told his criminal record in his native America - which includes drug and gun offences - bars him from returning to Britain.

A source said: "The Home Office is taking a tough line on him."

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