US EditionDaughter of Sir David Amess praises 'swift action' of counter-terror police's Kneecap investigation
- The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess praised the 'swift action' of counter-terror police investigating rap group Kneecap for calling for people to kill MPs.
- Kneecap posted videos appearing to show a member saying 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory,' leading to the counter-terrorism investigation.
- Katie Amess condemned Kneecap's 'rhetoric' as 'abhorrent' and a 'direct threat' to elected officials, urging accountability for 'incitement of violence.
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United Kingdom: Northern Irish Kneecap rappers targeted by anti-terrorist police investigation
Accused of inciting violence against elected officials and expressing support for Hamas, the Northern Irish rappers' trio Kneecap is again in turmoil. On May 1, the British anti-terrorist police confirmed the opening of an investigation into the group, known for its punk and rebel attitude. Investigators announced "there were sufficient grounds to investigate possible offences."
REPORT: Counter-Terror Officers Investigate Band For Hamas Support, Allegedly Calling For Death Of Political Figure
The Metropolitan Police's counter-terror officers are reportedly investigating rap trio Kneecap for supporting Hamas and calling for the death of British MPs.
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canadanewsvideo.comIrish hip hop trio Kneecap under investigation by British counterterrorism police over videos
In clips dating back to 2023 and 2024, the three band members allegedly made remarks about killing politicians and supporting Hamas and Hezbollah
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