"Kneecap stated that the investigation was an attempt at state intimidation, asserting that "no law was broken" during their performance at Glastonbury."
"The police concluded there was insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction, thus deciding to take no further action against Kneecap."
"Kneecap expressed their view that their set at Glastonbury was a "celebration of love and solidarity" amidst the state's political policing tactic."
"A member of Kneecap faced an earlier terrorism charge for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert, linking various political struggles."
The UK police have decided against further action regarding Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop trio, following an investigation into their pro-Palestine message at Glastonbury Festival. Avon and Somerset police stated insufficient evidence existed for a conviction. Kneecap confirmed the police's decision, decrying the investigation as state intimidation. They emphasized that their performance was a celebration of solidarity and love. KneeCap's political messages connect the Palestinian struggle with Irish colonial history. A band member previously faced terrorism charges for waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert.
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