2 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

A CRIMINAL investigation is underway after the performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival, police have confirmed.

- BY CLAIRE HAYHURST

Avon and Somerset Police said officers had reviewed video footage and audio recordings from the sets at the Somerset festival on Saturday.

The force said a criminal investigation is underway with a senior detective appointed to lead the investigation.

During duo Bob Vylan’s performance, the singer chanted “death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)”, while a member of Belfast rap group Kneecap suggested fans “start a riot” outside his bandmate's upcoming court appearance.

A police spokesman said: “This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our inquiries are at an early stage. The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes.