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Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was on Friday charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault after complaints by three women, UK police said. Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape, British police said Friday.(REUTERS) The charges against the 32-year-old Ghana international relate to alleged offences that took place between 2021 and 2022, the Metropolitan Police force said in a statement. They "follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in February 2022" following the first complaint, police said. Lawyers for Partey, 32, said in a statement he "denies all the charges against him". "He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation," said lawyer Jenny Wiltshire. "He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name. "Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further," she added. Partey, who was charged four days after leaving the North London club, will appear in court in central London on August 5. Police said the rape charges related to two women, with the sexual assault complaint relating to a third. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said their priority was providing "support to the women who have come forward". And he urged anyone "impacted by the case" or "who has information" to contact police.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Kneecap member charged with a terror offence in the UK
British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut. British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut. British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut. British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut.
West Australian
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Kneecap member charged with a terror offence in the UK
British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kneecap member charged with a terror offence in the UK
British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kneecap member charged with a terror offence in the UK
British police have charged a member of Irish rap group Kneecap with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support of a proscribed organisation. The alleged offence happened at the Kentish Town Forum, a London concert venue, on November 21, 2024. The force said the musician - whose stage name is Mo Chara and whom police referred to by the English spelling of his name, Liam O'Hanna - was charged by postal requisition and is due in court on June 18. Police are still investigating footage from another Kneecap concert in November 2023. The Belfast trio has been praised for invigorating the Irish-language cultural scene in Northern Ireland, where the status of the language remains a contested political issue in a society still split between British unionist and Irish nationalist communities. It has also been criticised for lyrics laden with expletives and drug references and for political statements. Kneecap in 2024 released a raucous feature film loosely based on the band's origins and fuelled by a heavy mix of drugs, sex, violence, politics and humour. The group's members played themselves in the film Kneecap, which won an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and a Bafta for outstanding debut. It was shortlisted for best foreign-language picture and best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards, though it didn't make the final cut.
