The British singer was taken to a police station in Aldershot, Hampshire - 55 kilometres (35 miles) south west of London - after the incident, which took place at her sister Laila's home.
A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "There's been needle between the two families and on Thursday it hit boiling point. There was shouting and a girl called police, who got there about 10.45am. Amelle was shaking as officers carted her off." - more on this story
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