Kneecap's Glasgow Show with Police Plan

Police Scotland has a planned policing strategy in place for Kneecap's concert in Glasgow tonight, following their removal from the TRNSMT festival lineup. The Belfast rap group faced controversy after an investigation by British counter-terror police into rapper Mo Chara, who allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag at a London show. Kneecap, known for their views on the Gaza conflict, believe the investigation is linked to their stance on Palestine.

TRNSMT cited safety concerns when canceling Kneecap's performance in May. Despite this, the group is scheduled to perform at the O2 Academy in Glasgow before TRNSMT kicks off. Police Scotland aims to minimize disruptions during the events in the city, which also include shows by Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney had called for TRNSMT to reconsider Kneecap's performance. Mo Chara, charged by the Metropolitan Police, appeared in court in June and was released on bail until August. The controversy also sparked calls for Glastonbury to cancel Kneecap's show, which did not happen.

Kneecap, who deny supporting Hamas or Hezbollah, are still scheduled to perform at upcoming festivals despite the TRNSMT cancellation. Police Scotland Superintendent Paul Douglas assured a comprehensive policing plan for events in Glasgow during the week.

According to the source: RTE.ie.