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Sky News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
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.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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". Sky News has contacted Kneecap's management for comment. Read more from Sky News: 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. In November last year, Kneecap won a discrimination case against the UK government after former business secretary Kemi Badenoch refused them funding.
Irish Examiner
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Footage of Kneecap gig being assessed by British counter-terrorism police
Footage of Belfast rappers Kneecap performing at a London venue in November is being assessed by counter-terrorism police. Clips posted online by Danny Morris, from Jewish security charity the Community Security Trust, appear to show one member of the group shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a performance at the Kentish Town Forum, and a Hezbollah flag being displayed. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are banned in the United Kingdom and it is a crime to express support for them. Footage of a Kneecap concert is being assessed by police (Liam McBurney/PA) A London Met 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.' Kneecap have already come under fire for their performance at Coachella on April 18, with Sharon Osbourne calling for their US work visas to be revoked. They ended their set at the second weekend of Coachella with three messages on a screen that read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F*** Israel. Free Palestine.'
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Footage of Kneecap gig in London being assessed by counter-terrorism police
©Press Association Footage of Irish rappers Kneecap performing at a London venue in November is being assessed by counter-terrorism police. Clips posted online by Danny Morris, from Jewish security charity the Community Security Trust, appear to show one member of the group shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a performance at the Kentish Town Forum, and a Hezbollah flag being displayed. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are banned in the UK and it is a crime to express support for them. A Met 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.' Kneecap have already come under fire for their performance at Coachella on April 18, with Sharon Osbourne calling for their US work visas to be revoked. They ended their set at the second weekend of Coachella with three messages on a screen that read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F*** Israel. Free Palestine.'
Belfast Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Footage of Kneecap gig being assessed by counter-terrorism police
©Press Association Footage of Belfast rappers Kneecap performing at a London venue in November is being assessed by counter-terrorism police. Clips posted online by Danny Morris, from Jewish security charity the Community Security Trust, appear to show one member of the group shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a performance at the Kentish Town Forum, and a Hezbollah flag being displayed.
