A Maxi Priest showcase at Virgin Records' headquarters went ahead last night despite monsoon weather and police barricades on the streets outside.

Access to Virgin Records' UK headquarters in West London was blocked for several hours after police sealed off the streets as part of a major investigation into an incident in a nearby flat. Harrow Road was closed from 2.30pm to 8.30pm, although no arrests were made. Making things even more problematic were thunderstorms and heavy rain that crippled ...