Overview

• The investigation focused on comments urging fans to “start a riot” outside Mo Chara’s court appearance during Kneecap’s June 28 set at Glastonbury’s West Holts stage.
• Avon and Somerset Police recorded the matter as a public order inquiry and sought CPS advice before deciding against any charges.
• Separate inquiries remain open into punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after their performance featured chants of “death to the IDF.”
• Kneecap shared a screenshot of an email from a senior investigating officer and criticized the probe as “political,” “targeted” and “state intimidation.”
• Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) still faces terror charges on bail over an alleged Hezbollah flag display at a London gig in November 2024.