British police end probe into Nickab's alleged anti-'Israel' remarks at Glastonbury
Avon and Somerset Police (Southwest England) said in a statement that after consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service, they decided not to take further action due to insufficient evidence to charge the rappers, according to Agence France-Presse.
During the festival, the group accused 'Israel' of being a "war criminal," voiced support for Palestinians, chanted "Free Palestine," and urged the audience to repeat phrases insulting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The remarks stirred controversy, especially after one member, Liam Ohana, known as Mo Shara, was charged with "terrorism offenses" following his display of a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in 2024.
Mo Shara is scheduled to appear in court in London on August 20.
Nickab welcomed the police's decision on social media, calling the investigation a "political intimidation attempt."
In a post accompanied by a screenshot of the police email announcing the investigation's closure, the group said, "We held a historic concert at Glastonbury… anyone who saw our show knows no laws were broken."
One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over.
We played a historic set at Glastonbury. Whole area closed an hour before due to crowds. A celebration of love and solidarity. A sea of good people at the world's most famous festival.
Shortly afterwards we… pic.twitter.com/S0BsMeOM83
— KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 18, 2025
However, police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into remarks made during a performance by British rap group Bob Vylan at the same festival.
During that show, a member shouted, "Death, death to Israeli forces," encouraging the crowd to repeat it.
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