Snoop Dogg refused entry to UK for tour

US rap star Snoop Dogg has been denied a visa to enter the UK on his European tour with fellow rapper P Diddy.

He was due to play in London on Tuesday, then in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Nottingham.

His spokeswoman said he was "mystified" at the decision. Tuesday's London show would go ahead, she added. P Diddy will appear at Wembley Arena.

Snoop Dogg was cautioned last year after being arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and affray at Heathrow airport.

"Snoop and his team are hoping the British government will reconsider this decision, especially as he has toured here before and sees the UK as being the highlight of the tour," the spokeswoman said. "He has asked how he can help rectify the situation and would happily talk to and give assurances to officials."

The rapper, real name Calvin Broadus, was held overnight by police in Sweden earlier this month on suspicion of using drugs. He also faces weapons and drugs charges in the US after three arrests last year.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it could not comment on individual cases.