9 h. ago Bob Vylan and Kneecap face criminal probe as BBC Glastonbury coverage criticised

The BBC expressed regret on Monday at not pulling its livestream of Bob Vylan’s ‘unacceptable’ set.

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11 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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11 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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12 h. ago Criminal probe launched into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury gigs after cops review footage

Police have decided to move their investigation forward after reviewing video and audio recordings from both performances.

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12 h. ago Police launch investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset Police said the two performances have been recorded as a public order incident

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12 h. ago Criminal investigation launched into Bob Vylan and Kneecap's performances at Glastonbury Festival

There has been widespread condemnation of the comments made by the group Bob Vylan whose frontman led chants of 'Free Palestine ' and 'Death to the IDF'.

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12 h. ago Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets amid furore over chants

Police probe comes as BBC admits it 'should have pulled' broadcast in which Bob Vylan rapper called for ‘death to the IDF’

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13 h. ago Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police said a senior detective has been appointed to lead the investigation.

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13 h. ago Voices: Glastonbury wouldn’t be Glastonbury without a political protest

The row over Bob Vylan’s ‘death chant’ ignores the truth about the festival’s deep political roots, says Mark Beaumont. Countercultural protests have always been a central part of its appeal

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13 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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13 h. ago Kneecap and Bob Vylan given major police update after Glastonbury performances

Rap groups Kneecap and Bob Vylan came under fire following their Glastonbury performances over the weekend, with the police releasing a statement regarding a criminal investigation

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13 h. ago Criminal investigation launched into Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury sets

Avon and Somerset Police have revealed they've launched a criminal investigation after reviewing footage of Bob Vylan and Kneecap's performances at Glastonbury

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13 h. ago Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury performances being investigated by police

Rapper Bobby Vylan's performance at the festival has sparked controversy

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13 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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16 h. ago Voices: Despite the Bob Vylan furore, Glastonbury still belongs at the BBC

Broadcasting the punk duo’s set, complete with un-bleeped death chants, was wrong-headed – but the festival has been one of the BBC’s ‘crown jewels’ for 30 years, and, for viewers’ sake, it deserves to stay, says Roger Bolton

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18 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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21 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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22 h. ago Have politics ruined Glastonbury? Here's what festivalgoers on site think

With Kneecap and Bob Vylan bringing negative headlines, it can be tempting to view the festival as a breeding ground for extremism, but what do fans on the site think?

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23 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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28 h. ago KATIE HIND asks: Did Kneecap trick fans at Glastonbury into watching Bob Vylan's vile rant by encouraging them to arrive early?

It was an Instagram post from West Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap that sent me racing towards Glastonbury's West Holts stage on Saturday afternoon.

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