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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Kneecap rapper charged with terrorism offence over alleged Hezbollah flag at London gig

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh with bandmates JJ Ó Dochartaigh and Naoise Ó Cairealláin
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, left, seen here with bandmates JJ Ó Dochartaigh, centre, and Naoise Ó Cairealláin, has been charged in relation to a gig at the O2 Forum in north London last November. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs with the Irish rap trio Kneecap, has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London, police said.

The 27-year-old, of Belfast, was charged after an investigation by the Metropolitan police’s counter-terrorism command and is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates court on 18 June.

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