Terrorism offences: Irish rapper charged for displaying flag at concert

Kneecap announce surprise London gig hours after terror charge

Mo Chara was charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year

Irish Rapper Displays Hezbollah Flag At Concert In London, Charged

A member of Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert, police said on Wednesday.

'Kneecap' Star Mo Chara Faces Heat; Terror Link Under Investigation

Irish hip-hop artist Mo Chara, a member of the controversial group Kneecap, has been officially charged under the UK's Terrorism Act after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a 2024 concert at London’s Kentish Town Forum. The symbol is linked to a banned organization, prompting formal action by British authorities via postal requisition. Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court on June 18. Investigations are also ongoing into footage fr…

Member of Kneecap charged with terror offence

Liam O'Hanna - who performs under the stage name Mo Chara - will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says.

Kneecap Member Charged With Terror Offense for Displaying Hezbollah Flag at Concert

Kneecap member Mo Chara was charged with a terror offense Wednesday, stemming from an incident where he allegedly displayed a Hezbollah flag onstage during a London concert. Although the London concert took place in November 2024, London Metropolitan Police weren’t made aware of the alleged incident until April 2025, when a video of Chara (born Liam O’Hanna) and the Hezbollah flag surfaced online. In the video, in addition to displaying the …

Member of Kneecap charged with terror offence police confirm

A member of rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence, the Metropolitan Police said.