Daughter Lauds Prompt Efforts of Counter-Terror Police Unit Kneecap during Sir David Amess Inquiry
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Kneecap, an Irish rap trio, has been stirring things up lately, with law enforcement investigating potential offenses linked to their controversial statements.
Only recently, the Metropolitan Police announced that they're digging deeper into two videos featuring the band, one from a concert at London's Kentish Town Forum in November 2024, and another from a different concert in November 2023. The content that's got them in hot water? Allegedly, one band member cheered on Hamas and Hezbollah, militant groups considered terrorist organizations in the UK, while another reportedly suggested, "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP."
This inference to political violence doesn't sit well with many. The daughter of slain Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, who was murdered in October 2021, expressed her satisfaction with the swift action taken by law enforcement. Appalled by such rhetoric, she believes it poses a direct threat to elected officials and democratic institutions, urging a thorough investigation to determine the full extent of any criminal activity.
Ms. Amess calls for those responsible to be held accountable for rhetoric that incites violence and hatred, pleading that cultural venues should not be used to propagate messages of hate.
In response to the controversy, Kneecap addressed the families of murdered MPs Sir David Amess and Jo Cox via Instagram, stating they never intended to cause hurt. However, Ms. Amess described their comments as "absurd" and "not an apology."
Despite the controversy, Kneecap has found support among over 40 artists. Music stars like Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and DJ Annie Mac have rallied behind the band, claiming there's been an attempt to censor and de-platform them. Their concert at the Eden Project in Cornwall was cancelled on Wednesday, and the Met Police's investigation continues.
Further Reading:- Why are Kneecap in hot water?- Daughter of murdered MP: 'Betrayed and angry' as government refuses inquiry- What is Prevent - and why is the anti-terrorism programme controversial?
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- Kneecap Controversy
- Sir David Amess
According to a review of previous performances, Kneecap's statements have been criticized for their political nature, including their approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and their anti-Margaret Thatcher chants. However, there's no mention of a specific investigation regarding comments toward MPs in the latest search results.
- After being linked to controversial statements inciting political violence, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed they are investigating Kneecap, an Irish rap trio, for potential offenses, focusing on two specific videos from concerts in 2023 and 2024.
- The alleged cheering on of Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups by a Kneecap member, along with a statement suggesting the "only good Tory is a dead Tory," has raised concerns within the realm of general-news and crime-and-justice, with the daughter of slain Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, expressing her dissatisfaction with the band's rhetoric.
- Despite finding support from music stars like Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and DJ Annie Mac, Kneecap has failed to win over everyone, as their contentious politics and allegedly aggressive statements continue to spark controversy and calls for accountability – especially from the family of Sir David Amess.
- As Kneecap's statements have been criticized for their politically charged nature since reviews of their earlier performances, there remains no mention of a specific investigation concerning comments towards MPs in the available online materials, indicating the focus of the current investigation may be wider in scope.
