KNEECAP rapper Liam O’Hanna has been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag.
The 27-year-old, from Belfast, has been charged with displaying a flag in help of the Iranian proxy power in Lebanon.
GettyThe Kneecap rapper Liam O’Hanna, pictured proper, was investigated by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command unit[/caption]
GettyThe 27-year-old, pictured far left, has been charged with displaying a flag in help of Hezballah[/caption]
The incident unfolded on November 21 final yr on the O2 Discussion board, in Kentish City, London.
Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command launched an pressing probe after being made conscious on April 22.
An investigation was carried out after reviewing video footage from the occasion.
O’Hanna, who performs beneath the title Mo Chara, was later charged with an offence regarding part 13(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Hezbollah is a proscribed terror organisation, and it’s a felony offence to “invite help” for the group.
The rapper is because of seem at Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket on June 18.
Earlier this month, the Met stated it was investigating on-line movies allegedly exhibiting the group shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”.
Kneecap stated beforehand they’ve by no means supported Hamas or Hezbollah and wouldn’t incite violence towards any particular person.
They argue the video has been taken out of context.
Plenty of gigs that includes the band have been referred to as off.
A Met Police spokesperson stated: “A person has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
“Liam O’Hanna, 27, of Belfast has been charged, by way of postal requisition, with displaying a flag in help of Hezballah, a proscribed organisation.
“On 21 November 2024, in a public place, particularly the O2 Discussion board, Kentish City, London, displayed an article, particularly a flag, in such a manner or in such circumstances as to arouse cheap suspicion that he’s a supporter of a proscribed organisation, particularly Hezballah, opposite to part 13(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000.
“Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command have been made conscious on Tuesday, 22 April of a web based video from the occasion.
“An investigation was carried out, which led to the Crown Prosecution Service authorising the above cost.
“O’Hanna is because of seem at Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket on Wednesday, 18 June.”
GettyThe incident unfolded on November 21, 2024, on the O2 Discussion board, in Kentish City, London[/caption]
GettyO’Hanna, pictured far proper, is because of seem at Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket on June 18[/caption]