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Kneecap star arrives at surprise gig with tape over his mouth after terror charge

On November 21, 2024, Og O hAnnaidh, stage name Mo Chara, performed at the O2 Forum in north London and was charged with displaying a Hezbollah flag.
The charge followed an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command triggered by videos emerging online that showed the incident and alleged chants supporting Hezbollah and Hamas.
Kneecap, the Belfast Irish-language rap trio including O hAnnaidh, denied the offence, called the charge political policing, and said footage was exploited, while apologising to murdered MPs' families.
The group said on X they will vehemently defend themselves against the charge, describing it as a "carnival of distraction" amid criticism from UK politicians who urged festival bans.
Despite the backlash, Kneecap scheduled a surprise sold-out show on Oxford Street and were set to be the main act at the Wide Awake event taking place in Brockwell Park, located in the southern part of London, with police present to manage security.

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