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A rapper known as ‘Yogi Bear’ who shot a man in the buttocks with a double barrelled shot gun has been jailed for more than twelve years.

Kayode Stephens left Mark Reid, 40, with mobility issues that will last the rest of his life after he blasted him in the behind.

Stephens, 33, who has released a number of music videos, fired two shots at Reid during the attack in May, which partially severed his sciatic nerve in his right leg.

The dread-locked rapper, of Bristol, was sentenced to twelve years and nine months behind bars for GBH with intent and possession of a loaded weapon in public. He had denied attempted murder.

Detective Inspector Jonathon Deane, said: “Kayode Stephens left his victim for dead following this brutal and cowardly attack and he is very lucky to be alive.

“But while his victim survived twice being shot with a double barrelled shotgun, his sciatic nerve in his right leg was partially severed and this will affect his ability to walk for the rest of his life.”

Stephens has uploaded several music videos on to YouTube including “Way 2 Long”, “Does This” and “Going In”.

Several of his songs express dissatisfaction at the establishment, an enjoyment of dancing and a love of Bristol.

Police were called to the scene of the attack, outside the Jolly Roger pub in Easton, at 2am on May 23 and found Reid lying on the ground.

He had more than 60 metal pellets lodged in his right buttock, right thigh and pelvis, and was rushed to Southmead Hospital for treatment.

Stephens was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at 4am while driving on the M32 in a VW Polo car.