Three people arrested at Kneecap O2 Academy Glasgow gig
The band took to the stage at the O2 Academy after being removed from the TRNSMT festival line-up in May.
(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
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Promoters dropped Kneecap from the July 11 event following safety concerns raised by Police Scotland.
At the time, a spokesperson for the force said: 'Any decision on the line-up at TRNSMT is for the organisers, and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked.
"Officers highlighted that the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event.'
The group's removal from TRNSMT came amid controversy surrounding an ongoing investigation by counter-terrorism police into band member Mo Chara, who is facing charges in connection with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a previous performance.
In response to their removal from the festival, Kneecap apologised to fans and organised a replacement show at the O2 Academy, which sold out in just 80 seconds.
(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
READ MORE: Moment sniffer dog scoured Kneecap's dressing room ahead of sold-out Glasgow gig
The Glasgow Times reported earlier that a sniffer dog searched the rap trios dressing room ahead of their show.
Before the gig, a video posted to the band's Instagram page showed a dog being led around their dressing room. A photo shared on their Facebook page also showed a van marked with a 'search dogs' sticker.
It is understood that the dog was not a police sniffer dog and that no Police Scotland officers were involved in searching the venue.
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