Rappers Kneecap will play Wembley Arena in biggest UK gig despite band member facing terror charge
RAPPERS Kneecap will play Wembley Arena in their biggest UK show — despite one of the band facing a terror charge.
The Irish group hope to sell out the 12,500-capacity venue on September 18.
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Band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is charged over the alleged display of the flag of Hezbollah — classed as a terror group by the UK — at a London gig
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The band have sparked controversy with their anti-Israel stance
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They also released a poster featuring a Buckingham Palace guard with his uniform painted green, and an Irish tricolour balaclava under his bearskin hat.
The band have sparked controversy with their anti-Israel stance.
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Counter-terror cops previously investigated Kneecap after videos emerged allegedly showing the band telling fans: '
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The group apologised to murdered MPs' families but insisted footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised'.
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They say they have never supported Hamas or Hezbollah.
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Kneecap perform surprise gig in London hours after rapper Liam O'Hanna, 27, charged with terror offence
The Beeb said: 'Decisions will be made in the lead up.'
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Rappers Kneecap will play Wembley Arena in their biggest UK show — despite one of the band facing a terror charge
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