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Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND, JUN 30 – UK police investigate public order offences after Glastonbury performances included chants supporting Palestine and condemning Israeli military, prompting US visa bans and BBC criticism.

  • On Monday, British police launched a criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury Festival, after chants against the Israeli military and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • Last month, a Kneecap member faced a terrorism offence charge for displaying a Hezbollah flag, sparking ongoing scrutiny of their political acts.
  • Amid evidence analysis, Avon and Somerset Police reviewed footage, appointed a senior detective, and will conduct an evidence-led inquiry under hate crime legislation.
  • Ofcom said "very concerned" about the BBC livestream, while the broadcaster expressed regret for airing "utterly unacceptable" content and Prime Minister Keir Starmer decried "appalling hate speech."
  • A judge is expected to rule on August 20 on whether the case will proceed, following a police investigation into the bands' performances at Glastonbury.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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