8 h. ago Glastonbury Festival: Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances launched

A criminal investigation has been launched into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury Festival, as the BBC expressed regret at not pulling the livestream of a performance in which “death” chants were issued.

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8 h. ago Police investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances

Officers investigating ‘public order incident’ after chants against IDF and Keir Starmer at festivalPolice have formally opened a criminal investigation into comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury after reviewing video and audio footage of the performances.Avon and Somerset police said the performances had been recorded as a “public order incident at this time” and the investigation would “consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes”. A spokesperson added: “There is absolutely no place in society for hate.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Police launch investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset police say incidents have been recorded as ‘public order incident at this time’Police have formally opened a criminal investigation into comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury after reviewing video and audio footage of the performances.Avon and Somerset police said the performances had been recorded as a “public order incident at this time” and the investigation would “consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes”. A spokesperson added: “There is absolutely no place in society for hate.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Bob Vylan ‘dropped’ by agency and have US visas revoked after anti

Final day of festival brought major sets from Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart following controversy over Bob Vylan’s Saturday show

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11 h. ago What is the IDF and why did Bob Vylan chant about them at Glastonbury?

The UK government slammed the ‘appalling’ anti-IDF chant by rap duo Bob Vylan as ‘hate speech’

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14 h. ago Scots MSP tells Bob Vylan critics to 'get a grip' after rapper faces backlash over anti

The BBC said it regretted not cutting its live stream of the punk duo's performance at Glastonbury.

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14 h. ago BBC admits Bob Vylan mistake after Ofcom warning over Glastonbury live stream

It came after Bobby Vylan of the act doubled down on his actions in a social media statement.

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14 h. ago BBC admit they regret not pulling Bob Vylan Glastonbury show after 'antisemitic' chants

Bob Vylan led a crowd in chants of 'free, free Palestine' and 'death, death to the IDF' during their set on the festival's West Holts Stage on Saturday

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14 h. ago BBC issues fresh statement over Bob Vylan broadcast it 'should have pulled' during Glastonbury 2025

The broadcast said it "should have pulled" the live stream of Bob Vylan’s performance during its Glastonbury Festival coverage

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15 h. ago BBC admits it 'should have pulled' Bob Vylan Glastonbury broadcast amid furore over 'death to IDF chants'

Police launch probe into Bob Vylan rapper’s anti-Israel tirade as shadow home secretary Chris Philp calls for BBC bosses to be prosecuted

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15 h. ago BBC says it ‘should have pulled’ Glastonbury live stream of Bob Vylan anti

Broadcaster says footage from festival contained ‘utterly unacceptable’ antisemitic sentimentsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe BBC has said it should have cut the live stream of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance, saying it contained “utterly unacceptable” antisemitic sentiments.The corporation and its director general, Tim Davie, have come under significant pressure from Keir Starmer and ministers following the broadcast on Saturday in which the musician Bobby Vylan of the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]”. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago BBC admit they should have pulled Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant in grovelling statement

The BBC have said they "should have pulled" the live stream of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance in a new statement with regulators Ofcom telling the corporation they have "questions to answer"

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15 h. ago 'Concerned' Ofcom demands 'answers' over BBC's Glastonbury Bob Vylan live stream

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has raised concerns over the BBC's live stream broadcast of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set. This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated...

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18 h. ago BBC bosses 'should be charged over Glastonbury death to IDF chants' amid furore over Bob Vylan ‘incitement to violence'

Police launch probe into Bob Vylan rapper’s anti-Israel tirade as shadow home secretary Chris Philp calls for BBC bosses to be prosecuted

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20 h. ago BBC bosses 'should be charged for screening Glastonbury death to IDF chants' amid furore over Bob Vylan 'hate speech'

Police launch probe into Bob Vylan’s anti-Israel tirade as shadow home secretary Chris Philp calls for BBC bosses to be prosecuted

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52 h. ago Bob Vylan Glastonbury set removed from iPlayer as fans says 'don't expect Kneecap soon'

Another Glastonbury set has been pulled by the BBC after controversial comments after initially being broadcast live on Saturday afternoon

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52 h. ago Bob Vylan Glastonbury set removed from iPlayer after 'Death to the IDF' chants

Another Glastonbury set has been pulled by the BBC after controversial comments after initially being broadcast live on Saturday afternoon

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55 h. ago Glasto fans query BBC's Kneecap decision as punk duo chant 'death to IDF' on iPlayer

The Beeb has decided not to show Kneecap's performance, but crowds watching Bob Vylan — who performed just before them — were recorded singing obscene anti-Israel chants live on iPlayer

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