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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jabed Ahmed

Kneecap claims terrorism charge is a ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury performance

Kneecap, left to right, Liam Og O Hannaidh (Mo Chara), JJ O Dochartaigh (DJ Provai), and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap) - (PA Wire)

Irish rap group Kneecap has claimed a terrorism charge against one of their members is part of a campaign to stop them from performing at Glastonbury this summer.

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, has been charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November last year.

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