Who is Kyle Ashman? Love Island star sensationally axed over machete arrest

LOVE Island star Kyle Ashman was sensationally axed from the show last night over a machete attack.
ITV chiefs scrapped the 23-year-old from the line up, plunging the show into chaos ahead of Monday's launch.
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Eyebrows were raised after the cast member was removed from the show at the final hour.
Unlike most of Love Island's line-ups, Kyle wasn't going into the villa with a social media packed with model shots.
He has just one snap online, showing off his rippling six-pack as he poses on a rooftop.
The mysterious 23-year-old water operative, from Stafford, previously described his flirting style as traditional and laid-back.
He said: "I just go with it, find something to compliment a girl on and go from there."
The chopped contestant said he was looking for "someone that's fun, confident and just themselves".
Not much else is known about Kyle's private life.
His flight back home from Majorca came after masked thugs stormed a wake in Stafford and hacked at a dad with a blade in February.
Ashman, 23, was one of two quizzed but released with no further action.
Sources said the channel was unaware of the incident and he was not flagged as part of contestant checks.
The victim, 38, nearly lost his arm. He was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment and kept in for around two weeks.
Another mourner was glassed, one struck with a metal pole, and two people run over by a car during 15 minutes of terror at a social club in Stafford.
Ashman, who lives in the town, was one of two men to be nicked on suspicion of affray and bailed.
Police confirmed yesterday that after the matter had been investigated the pair were released with no further action only last month.
A source said: 'This was a horrific attack which could have been even worse.
'Ashman may have signed up to one of the biggest shows on TV with this hanging over his head.'
It is not suggested that Ashman, whose job involves laying and repairing water pipes, was involved in the attack.
Last night he insisted he was not a violent person.
Confirming his show exit, an ITV spokesman said: 'For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned.'
The mass brawl broke out at The White Eagle Club on February 28.
Sources said three balaclava-clad thugs armed with machetes and metal poles stormed the venue and attacked the dad over an alleged £3,000 debt.
They attacked him with a blade and left him with a deep gash on his arm — with witnesses wrapping towels over it to stem the bleed.
Pals say he has suffered tendon damage and is unable to drive due to his injuries.
Witnesses said the mob made off in a white Vauxhall Astra waiting outside.
Around 70 mourners, some elderly and some children, had gathered to pay their respects to local Stanley Reid.
Our source continued: 'This seemed to be a targeted attack — they knew who they were looking for and where he was.
"People wrapped a towel around the man's injury while waiting for emergency services.
"Children were taken into a room and locked in there to keep them away from the violence.
'People were screaming and crying in fear. They had gathered to pay final farewells to a man who was really well-respected within the local community.
'They could have killed someone that night. They are nothing but scumbags. They ruined what was a lovely send-off for a good person.'
Staffordshire Police said yesterday: 'We were called to a social club on Riverway, Stafford, at 7.40pm on Friday, February 28 following reports that someone had been glassed outside and a fight was taking place. Some of the men involved were wearing masks and were carrying weapons.
'Two men went to hospital after suffering injuries at the scene. Both have since been discharged.
'A man and a woman suffered minor injuries at the scene but did not want any medical treatment.
'Officers have reviewed CCTV footage and have been actively carrying out enquiries to find out more about what happened.
'A 22-year-old man, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of wounding and affray.
"Another man, also 22 and from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of affray.
'Both were questioned in custody and bailed with conditions while our enquiries continue.'
A force spokeswoman later confirmed that both suspects had been released with no further action last month.
Ashman said last night: 'I fully co-operated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident.
'I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation.'
A show source said: 'ITV were entirely unaware of Kyle's past and, as he was not charged, it was not flagged as part of Love Island's stringent DBS checks.
'It's only right he can now return home to the UK to share his side of the story and therefore bosses took the decision that it was best for him not to enter the villa.'
Love Island host Maya Jama will kick off the brand new series on Monday, June 9.
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