Kneecap avoid prosecution over ‘kill your MP' recording
Irish rap group Kneecap will not face charges for comments made in November 2023, where a member allegedly said "Kill your MP," as the statutory time limit for prosecution has expired.
This investigation was separate from an ongoing charge against band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig last year, which he denies.
Kneecap has stated they do not support Hamas or Hezbollah and have been vocal campaigners against Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
The group performed at Glastonbury Festival, where they led chants against Keir Starmer and for a free Palestine, despite calls from politicians for their removal from the line-up.
Avon and Somerset Police are currently assessing footage from Kneecap's and another act's Glastonbury performances to determine if any offences were committed.
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