Counter terror police assessing Kneecap concert video
Counter terror police are assessing a video reported to be from a concert by Irish rappers Kneecap.
A social media clip of the hip hop trio on stage appeared to show one member of the group shout "up Hamas, up Hezbollah".
The footage was posted online by Danny Morris from the Jewish security charity, the Community Security Trust.
He said it was from a gig last November at London's Kentish Town Forum.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "We have been made aware of the video and it has been referred to the counter terrorism internet referral unit for assessment and to determine whether any further police investigation may be required."
Hamas and Hezbollah are both proscribed as terrorist groups in the UK. Under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000, it is an offence to express "an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation".
It comes after TV personality Sharon Osbourne called for Kneecap's US work visas to be revoked over their pro-Palestinian statements at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on 18 April.
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