Investigations by anti-terror law enforcement underway for a second Kneecap video
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Scuffles between counter-terror cops and the controversial rap trio, Kneecap, are brewing after another video of their performance surfaced, this time purportedly featuring them advocating for the eradication of Conservative MPs.
It's speculated that the footage originates from one of their concerts in November 2023. One member is alleged to have exclaimed: "A dead Tory is the only good Tory. Off with your local MP."
This isn't the first time the Metropolitan Police's counter-terror unit has delved into the world of Kneecap. Earlier, they scrutinized another clip from a Kneecap gig in London's Kentish Town Forum last November over claims it showcased a member hollering: "Hurrah for Hamas, Hurrah for Hezbollah!"
Both Hamas and Hezbollah fall into the British government's list of proscribed terrorist organizations. Inciting support for them is deemed an offense under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
On Sunday, a Met Police spokesperson stated, "We caught wind of a video on April 22, suspected to be from a November 2024 event, and it was sent to the counter-terrorism internet referral unit for evaluation. We've also been tipped off about another video, rumored to be from a November 2023 event." He further explained that both clips were under the microscope to ascertain if further police intervention is necessary.
Kneecap, in response to the initial Met investigation, described it as a "concerted character assassination." They argued that their performances serve to denounce the complicity of the British and Irish governments in war crimes, and their fans recognize the truth behind the lies.
Two British MPs, Jo Cox (Labour) and Sir David Amess (Conservative), have met untimely ends in the past decade. The UK government has firmly denounced these threatening statements, emphasizing that political intimidation and abuse have no place in society. All reports of intimidation, harassment, and threats are given top priority, they asserted.
Our website is eagerly awaiting a statement from Kneecap's management for additional comment.
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- The Metropolitan Police's counter-terror unit is assessing a video from a Kneecap concert in November 2023, allegedly showing a member advocating for the elimination of Conservative MPs, which could potentially be a breach of Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 due to the band's pro-Hamas and pro-Hezbollah sentiments, both of which are proscribed terrorist organizations.
- Kneecap's latest controversy is related to their performances, which they claim are aimed at denouncing the British and Irish governments' involvement in war crimes and exposing lies, but are being viewed as incitement of terrorist activities by the authorities.
- The ongoing scrutiny of Kneecap's concerts, including the most recent one in November 2024 and the perpetually speculated November 2023 event, highlights the sensitive nature of political-music interactions and the need for both artists and governments to exercise caution in expressing and interpreting statements.
- In the world of general news and crime and justice, the escalating tension between Kneecap and the authorities serves as yet another reminder of the delicate balance between freedom of speech and the responsibility to avoid condoning terrorism, especially in the context of increasingly polarizing politics and public performances.
