Kneecap Rapper Liam O’Hanna Charged With Terrorism Offense in London

Liam O’Hanna — a member of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap — has been charged with a terrorism offense … based on the Metropolitan Police in London.

The rapper — who goes by his Irish identify Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh on-line — was charged with displaying a flag in assist of the terrorist group Hezbollah.

The incident in query seems to be associated to a November 2024 live performance, the place Liam held out a brilliant yellow flag with inexperienced lettering … which seems to be a flag of the terrorist group.

Officers declare the act aroused “affordable suspicion that he’s a supporter of a proscribed group, particularly Hizballah” — a violation of Britain’s Terrorism Act 2000.

Kneecap has repeatedly proven assist for the Palestinian folks, condemning the Israeli authorities for its bombing of Gaza — and likening it to Britain’s personal campaigns in opposition to the Irish folks for hundreds of years.

The Irish hip hop group has gained a large following up to now yr since a film concerning the trio — starring the three members, alongside extra veteran actors like Michael Fassbender — was launched in August 2024. It received a number of awards from smaller associations.

Liam’s scheduled to be in courtroom in London on June 18.