Avon and Somerset Police are investigating Kneecap and Bob Vylan due to their provocative performances at Glastonbury. Kneecap's set included chants against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and calls to 'start a riot,' which coincided with legal issues facing band member Mo Chara. Bob Vylan's performance featured chants for Palestine and confrontational visuals criticizing media portrayals. The police stated they will closely examine evidence against potential hate crime legislation, reflecting heightened public sentiment regarding the events. Both bands continue to stand by their messages amidst significant fallout, including cancelled US visas for Bob Vylan.
During their set, Kneecap led the crowd in chants such as 'Fuck [UK Prime Minister] Keir Starmer' and 'Free, free Palestine,' inciting a police investigation.
Bob Vylan led chants of 'Death to the IDF' and displayed a controversial message about the ongoing conflict in Palestine, leading to a strong public reaction.
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