Rapper Fabolous is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot in New York.

The artist was shot in the leg, reportedly following a row which started in a Manhattan restaurant owned by fellow rap star P Diddy.

Fabolous, whose real name is John Jackson, was standing in a group in the car park outside the premises when the gunman struck and ran off.

The rapper then got into a car with three others and left the scene. They were pulled over before reaching hospital by police who allegedly discovered unlicensed and loaded guns.

All four were arrested, although they have not been charged, and police are searching for the gunman.