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TikToker stabbed over refusal to give money to street touts - Management

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  • TikToker Joseph Prince, known as Joffy, is alive and receiving medical treatment after being allegedly stabbed by street touts.
  • His management denied reports of his death, stating the incident occurred when the production team was confronted and demanded money while returning from a promotional event.
  • The release of their upcoming film, "The Last Bell," has been postponed due to the incident, with the team prioritizing the recovery and well-being of those affected.

Reports circulating on social media claiming the death of popular TikToker and filmmaker Joseph Prince, also known as Joffy, are false. His management confirmed that Prince is alive and currently receiving medical treatment following an alleged stabbing incident.

We wish to state unequivocally that these reports are false. Joseph Prince (Joffy) is alive.

— Joseph Prince Films ManagementDenying reports of the TikToker's death.

The management released a statement on his official TikTok handle, accompanied by photos of Prince on a hospital bed, to unequivocally refute the death rumors. According to the statement, the incident occurred while Joffy and members of the Joseph Prince Films production team were returning from a promotional ticket sales campaign for their upcoming movie, "The Last Bell." During their return, they were documenting their activities when they were confronted by a group of street touts.

According to the production team, they were confronted by a group of street touts who demanded money. The situation escalated, production equipment was seized, a cast member’s phone was taken, another team member was assaulted, and the incident turned violent.

— Joseph Prince Films ManagementDescribing the confrontation with street touts.

The situation reportedly escalated when the touts demanded money. The production team's equipment was seized, a cast member's phone was taken, and another team member was assaulted. During the ensuing altercation, Joseph Prince sustained a stab wound, while other members of the team also suffered injuries and emotional trauma.

During the altercation, Joseph Prince (Joffy) sustained a stab injury, while other members of the team also suffered injuries and emotional trauma.

— Joseph Prince Films ManagementDetailing the injuries sustained during the attack.

"Joseph Prince (Joffy) remains under medical care. Reports claiming that he has died are entirely false and should be disregarded," the management stated. In light of these events, the release of "The Last Bell" has been postponed indefinitely, as the team's immediate priority is the recovery and well-being of everyone affected. The management thanked the public for their support and urged them to refrain from spreading unverified information, promising official updates only through their official platforms.

Joseph Prince (Joffy) remains under medical care. Reports claiming that he has died are entirely false and should be disregarded.

— Joseph Prince Films ManagementReiterating that the content creator is alive and receiving care.
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