12 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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12 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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13 h. ago Calls to cancel Bob Vylan show in Manchester this weekend after Glastonbury controversy

Bob Vylan are due to play in Manchester this weekend

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13 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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13 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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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 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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14 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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14 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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14 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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14 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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15 h. ago Turnstile UK tour: Hardcore group announce UK dates after triumphant Glastonbury 2025 set

The hardcore punk outfit are set to continue their NEVER ENOUGH tour after their celebrated Glastonbury performance

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16 h. ago Bob Vylan controversy: Duo 'dropped by talent agency' following Glastonbury 2025 chants

The fallout over Bob Vylan’s remarks at Glastonbury continues after BBC’s admission earlier today

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16 h. ago Bob Vylan controversy: Duo 'dropped by talent agency' and US visas cancelled after Glastonbury performance

The fallout over Bob Vylan’s remarks at Glastonbury continues after BBC’s admission earlier today

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16 h. ago Bob Vylan dropped by agent after controversial Glastonbury 2025 performance

The rap punk duo have faced criticism after leading an offensive chant during their set at the Somerset festival

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16 h. ago Glastonbury mixed pop and politics long before the Bob Vylan controversy

The Glastonbury Festival is making headlines for controversy rather than music

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17 h. ago Bob Vylan dropped by agent after controversial Glastonbury gig as BBC admits regret

Punk duo Bob Vylan caused outrage after chanting 'death to the IDF' during their Glastonbury Festival performance on Saturday, with the BBC airing it live on iPlayer

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18 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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19 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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19 h. ago Rod Stewart's Glastonbury performance from overheating to missing act

Sir Rod played at the Somerset festival on Sunday afternoon.

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