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Kneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury Sets Spark Police Probe And Global Criticism

Irish rap trio Kneecap has also been highly critical of Israel and its military campaign in Gaza (Credit: AFP)

UK police on Monday launched a criminal investigation into remarks made by rap groups Kneecap and Bob Vylan during the Glastonbury festival, as the US revoked visas for the latter after its frontman led an anti-Israel chant.

Bob Vylan, a London-based duo which often tackles racism in its tracks, was slammed by international and British politicians after the group led the crowds in chants of "Death to the IDF" -- the Israeli military.

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