Watch: Why A$AP Rocky got Charged with Assault in Sweden and will remain in Swedish Custody

Swedish Authorities has confirmed ASAP Rocky has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. Therefore will remain in custody in Sweden a until a trial is set take place.

His arrest followed a fight that was captured on video, with ASAP claiming he had acted in self-defence against men who were following his group.

The trial is due to start on 30 July.

The Swedish prosecutor in charge says he decided a crime had been committed – despite claims of self-defence and provocation – after “studying the videos made available to the inquiry”.

“My evidence consists partly of a number of films that I will play in court. Some are known to the public and some are not,” Daniel Suneson told Radio 1 Newsbeat, referencing CCTV footage.

He added that the alleged victim’s statement was supported by witness statements.

Assault causing actual bodily harm carries a maximum prison sentence of two years in Sweden.

ASAP Rocky has been held in custody since 3 July following an alleged assault which took place on 30 June