Summary
Kneecap, an Irish language hip-hop group, performed a surprise show in London after one of their members, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), was charged with a terror offence. The charge relates to an incident where he allegedly showed a flag supporting Hezbollah. The group denied supporting violence and attracted a crowd at the sold-out event with police present for safety.
Key Facts
- Kneecap performed in central London a day after member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terror offence.
- The charge was related to an alleged flag display supporting Hezbollah in November 2024.
- The group stated they do not support Hamas or Hezbollah and claimed the video was misunderstood.
- The surprise event was at the 100 Club in Oxford Street and sold out quickly.
- Metropolitan Police arranged a safety plan for the event; no issues or arrests occurred.
- Kneecap is from Belfast and performs rap in the Irish language.
- Mr. Ó hAnnaidh was charged by postal requisition and is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.
- Kneecap is set to perform a headline slot at the Wide Awake Festival in London.
