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Kneecap to Play Sold-Out Glasgow Show Under Proportional Policing Plan

Police Scotland has put a security strategy in place to protect tonight’s O2 Academy gig as Mo Chara awaits his next court appearance over terrorism charges.

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Overview

  • The performance replaces Kneecap’s cancelled TRNSMT slot after safety concerns halted their festival appearance
  • Police Scotland says its “proportionate and considered” plan will safeguard attendees and minimise disruption across Glasgow
  • Rapper Mo Chara remains on unconditional bail and is due back in court over an alleged Hezbollah flag display
  • The band maintains it has never supported Hamas or Hezbollah and argues the case targets its pro-Palestinian messaging
  • Political pressure from senior figures prompted multiple festival cancellations; the trio has since lined up alternative UK shows for this summer