Police launched an investigation after the band performed on the Somerset pageant
A legal investigation into the efficiency of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Competition has been dropped by police. Avon and Somerset Police stated it will likely be taking “no additional motion” on the grounds that there’s “inadequate proof to supply a sensible prospect of conviction for any offence”.
The investigation was introduced in June after officers reviewed video footage and audio recordings from the units of Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan on the Somerset pageant.
On Friday, the group, comprised of Liam Og O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain, and JJ O Dochartaigh, posted a screenshot to social media from an electronic mail that seemed to be from a senior investigating officer.
Within the caption of their put up, Kneecap stated: “One ingredient of the political policing intimidation try is over. We performed a historic set at Glastonbury. Complete space closed an hour earlier than resulting from crowds. A celebration of affection and solidarity. A sea of excellent folks on the world’s most well-known pageant.”
Avon and Somerset Police stated: “An investigation has been carried out into feedback a couple of forthcoming courtroom case made throughout Kneecap’s efficiency at Glastonbury Competition on Saturday 28 June.
“Detectives sought recommendation from the Crown Prosecution Service throughout their enquiries and after that recommendation, we’ve made the choice to take no additional motion on the grounds there may be inadequate proof to supply a sensible prospect of conviction for any offence.”
Kneecap have been within the headlines after O hAnnaidh, who performs underneath the identify Mo Chara, was charged with a terror offence.
In reference to his bandmate’s upcoming courtroom date, O Caireallain, who performs underneath the identify Moglai Bap, instructed Glastonbury they’d “begin a riot outdoors the courts”, earlier than clarifying: “No riots, simply love and assist, and assist for Palestine.”
