Singer Emanuel Noir apologises after assaulting police officer at Concepción del Uruguay casino
Emanuel Noir, vocalist of Ke Personajes, was detained on Saturday after striking an officer at a casino. The following day he published a statement taking responsibility.
Emanuel Noir apologises to police officer assaulted in Concepción del Uruguay
Emanuel Noir, singer of Ke Personajes, circulated a statement on his social networks in which he took responsibility after being detained for assaulting a police officer at the entrance of a casino in Concepción del Uruguay. According to infobae.com, the incident occurred around 5:45 on Saturday, 7 November.
"Today I want to apologise. I made a mistake and nothing I can say justifies what happened," Noir wrote at the beginning of the message circulated by his team.
The incident at the casino
A 40-year-old police officer who was carrying out additional security duties at the establishment prevented Noir from entering, as the casino had closed. Police sources cited by infobae.com indicated that, following an altercation, the officer suffered cuts on his cheekbones, nose and forehead. Local media suggested that the injuries may have been caused by rings the singer was wearing.
Also present at the scene was Nicolás Gómez, 29 years old, a friend of the musician. Both were detained following intervention by other officers, who, according to the police report, used "the minimum and necessary force" to restrain them. No information was provided regarding the charge under which Gómez was arrested.
Noir was transferred to the custody facility of the First Police Station and placed at the disposal of the Justice system for the alleged offences of resistance to authority and assault. Assistant prosecutor Juan Pablo Gile ordered that he remain detained until Tuesday, due to Monday's public holiday, while the investigation continues.
Direct apology to officer Jonathan Benítez
In his statement, Noir identified the officer by name and directed his apology to him personally. "I want to apologise, first and foremost, to Jonathan Benítez, the officer I assaulted without any justification, and to his family," he said.
The singer also expressed his intention to speak with the police officer in private when the legal situation permits. "I hope that when all this is over, I will have the opportunity to do so personally and in private," he added.
Noir extended his apology to his family, to the residents of Concepción del Uruguay and to those who follow his career. He described the moment as a period of "profound anguish, loneliness and reflection".
"I am not seeking excuses, explanations or justifications. Nor do I expect anyone to stop feeling disappointed or hurt," he said. He then stressed that his intention is to express "sincere remorse and take the responsibility" that corresponds to him.
"I made a mistake. I am human, but above all I am responsible for my actions," he concluded.
Background to similar incidents
It is not the first time Noir has been involved in episodes that led to police intervention. In December 2023, the singer was involved in two incidents within the space of a week.
On 10 December that year he participated in a street fight in the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, after two people recognised him and began photographing and filming him. One of the people involved accused him of having caused the conflict. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 29 initiated proceedings for mutual assault.
Seven days later, the singer was again involved in a fight in Concepción del Uruguay. Images circulated showed him getting out of a vehicle and confronting another man on Paysandú avenue. Police intervened and transferred him in handcuffs. Noir regained his freedom hours later and published a statement on his social networks about these events.
Source: Google News UY — Crime