Kneecap Cleared Over Glastonbury Comments
Police Conclude No Further Action After Festival Performance Inquiry
Avon and Somerset police have announced that the musical group Kneecap will not face any further legal repercussions regarding comments made during their recent Glastonbury festival performance.
Investigation Findings Released
Following a thorough investigation into remarks about an upcoming court case, detectives consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service. The force has now decided that insufficient evidence exists to pursue any charges.
“An investigation has been carried out into comments about a forthcoming court case made during Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury festival on Saturday 28 June. Detectives sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service during their enquiries and after that advice, we have made the decision to take no further action on the grounds there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any offence. Kneecap was informed of that decision earlier today.”
—Avon and Somerset Police statement
The decision means that **Kneecap** has been notified of the outcome. The police statement also indicated that inquiries are ongoing concerning separate remarks made on stage by **Bob Vylan** during his own performance at the festival.
Context of Festival Conduct
This ruling comes amid increased scrutiny of artist conduct at major music events. For instance, in 2023, major music festivals implemented stricter guidelines for performer conduct following incidents at various events, as reported by BBC News (BBC News).
As of now, no further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the comments under investigation for **Bob Vylan**’s performance.
