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    Home - UK News - Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
    UK News Updated:July 1, 2025

    Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan

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    Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan

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    • A criminal investigation is underway into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan, prompted by police reviewing footage and public outcry.
    • Bob Vylan’s performance included chants against the IDF, leading to significant criticism and the BBC’s regret over not cutting the live stream.
    • Both Bob Vylan and Kneecap have faced repercussions, including revoked US visas and public backlash regarding their actions at the festival.

    Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan | UK News

    A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan.

    Police announced the decision on Monday afternoon after reviewing video footage and audio of both sets, which took place on Saturday.

    It comes after the BBC said it regretted the decision not to pull the live stream for Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance, during which frontman Bobby Vylan shouted anti-IDF (Israel Defence Forces) chants.

    The punk-rap duo have also had US visas revoked and been dropped by their US representative, United Talent Agency.

    In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said that after reviewing footage of both performances, further enquiries are required and a criminal investigation is now being undertaken.

    “A senior detective has been appointed to lead this investigation,” a spokesperson said. “This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our enquiries are at an early stage.”

    The force said the investigation will be “evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes”.

    “We have received a large amount of contact in relation to these events from people across the world and recognise the strength of public feeling,” it added. “There is absolutely no place in society for hate.”

    What happened?

    During Bob Vylan’s set, the duo performed in front of a screen that showed several messages, including one that said Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to “genocide”.

    Bobby Vylan also led chants of “death to the IDF”.

    The set was live streamed by the BBC as part of its Glastonbury coverage, but has not been made available on demand.

    Politicians including the prime minister have criticised the performance. Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said the chants “crossed a line” and that there was no place at the festival for “antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence”.

    A BBC spokesperson said the broadcaster respected freedom of expression “but stands firmly against incitement to violence”.

    They added: “The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves…

    “The team were dealing with a live situation, but with hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen.”

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