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Kneecap Member Charged with Terrorism Offence Over Hezbollah Flag Display

Liam O’Hanna, of the Irish rap trio Kneecap, faces charges under the UK Terrorism Act with a court appearance set for June 18.

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Mo Chara from Irish Hip Hop trio Kneecap performs onstage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Overview

  • Liam O’Hanna, also known as Mo Chara, has been charged for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a November 2024 concert in London.
  • The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after a video of the incident surfaced online in April 2025, leading to charges authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • The band denies supporting Hezbollah or Hamas and claims the footage has been taken out of context as part of a targeted campaign against their pro-Palestinian stance.
  • Kneecap has faced canceled gigs and political backlash, but they remain scheduled to headline the Wide Awake Festival in London on May 23.
  • The group has announced a surprise performance in London following the charges, describing the legal action as 'political policing' and vowing to fight the allegations in court.