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Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Kneecap fans at Glasgow O2 Academy gig slam TRNSMT axe
KNEECAP are set to take to the O2 Academy stage in Glasgow tonight after their controversial axing from TRNSMT. The trio—Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and DJ Próvaí—were originally scheduled to headline the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT 2025, but were dropped from the line-up in May after Police Scotland raised safety concerns. In response, the group announced a headline show tonight, July 8, which was sold out within just 80 seconds. We spoke to fans in the queue outside the Southside venue to ask them if they thought the controversial rappers should have been allowed to play at the festival. Kneecap fans at Glasgow O2 Academy gig slam TRNSMT axe (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Kneecap member arrives at sold-out Glasgow gig in retro Celtic shirt Laura Pentleton, 18, from Ardrossan (Image: Newsquest) Laura Pentleton, 18, from Ardrossan, was "buzzing" for the show, she said: "I think they should have been allowed to play." "I think if there are bands going about on the same weekend talking about what they believe in, I think Kneecap should be able to do the same." Dee Maxwell, 35, and Kiara McGuiness also thought the band should've played on the stage at Glasgow Green this weekend. They said: "Yeah, definitely 100%." "It's freedom of speech at the end of the day, and telling somebody not to play. "It's just taking the freedom of speech away." Dee Maxwell and Kiara McGuiness (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: TRNSMT 2025: Stage times revealed for this weekend's festival takeover in Glasgow It'll be the third time seeing the band for Taylor Davidson from Greenock, who anticipates this show being "special." The 24-year-old was also in support of the band, she said: "Absolutely. They should have been allowed to play. "I think what we're seeing now is an attempt of censorship of free speech and we're very see we're very quickly seeing ourselves becoming a police state of what you're allowed to say when you're allowed to say it. "So absolutely they should have been allowed to play." Taylor Davidson (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Police statement ahead of Kneecap's O2 Academy show after TRNMST drop The band was seen arriving at the venue amidst a crowd of pro-Palestine demonstrators, including members of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, waving flags outside the Gorbals-based venue. As they entered, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, also known as Móglaí Bap, was photographed wearing a retro version of Celtic FC's 1996 bumblebee shirt. Mo Chara, who is currently facing terror offence charges, was seen waving to the crowd dressed entirely in black. Ó Cairealláin was seen carrying a leaflet calling for the charges against Mo Chara to be dropped and controversially calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to be arrested. Móglaí Bap, was photographed wearing a retro version of Celtic FC's 1996 bumblebee shirt. (Image: PA/Andrew Milligan) READ MORE: ScotRail warning to TRNSMT travellers ahead of festival The Glasgow Times reported yesterday that Police Scotland confirmed that it will implement a 'proportionate and considered policing plan' to ensure public safety. A visible police presence surrounded the O2 Academy throughout the evening, with officers on patrol in the surrounding area. Superintendent Paul Douglas said: 'We are aware of a number of events and concerts due to take place in the Greater Glasgow area in the week beginning Monday, 7 July, 2025. 'A proportionate and considered policing plan is in place within the city and we are working with a number of stakeholders to ensure the safety of all those attending these events and, where possible, minimise disruption to the people of Glasgow.'
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Airdrie dog walker rushed to hospital after assault
The attack happened in Aitchison Street, Airdrie, around midday on Friday, July 4. In the vicious incident, the man was 'punched to the ground' before being assaulted further 'causing facial injuries'. The 41-year-old had been walking his dog when he was involved in the 'altercation' with the two other men, who are believed to have made off in a 'works-type' van. The other men were not described but are believed to be white. READ MORE: Police statement ahead of Kneecap's O2 Academy show after TRNMST drop READ MORE: Top cop speaks out after woman found dead inside property READ MORE: 'I would do anything': Billie Eilish fans camp out at Hydro before sold-out show A Police spokesperson said: "Around midday, a 41-year-old man was walking his Japanese Akita dog along Aitchison Street when he became involved in an altercation with and was then assaulted by two men who had exited a van. "The injured man required medical treatment at Monklands District General Hospital. He has since been discharged." Detective Constable Martin Daly, North Lanarkshire CID, said: 'Enquiries are ongoing as to what the cause of the altercation was, but the fact is that the injured man was punched to the ground and then further assaulted, causing facial injuries. 'Unfortunately, we don't have a description of the suspects, other than they were white, and believed to be in some type of works van. "They may have had overalls and/or high-visibility jackets on, but that's not confirmed as yet. 'Officers are checking local CCTV and carrying out door-to-door enquiries with residents in the area, but would ask that anyone who may have information, or indeed any dash-cam or doorbell footage that may assist the investigation, to get in touch.' Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote incident number 1324 of Friday, 4 July 2025 when calling. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
