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Kneecap rapper appears in court on terror charge

Julian O’Neill

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Crime and justice correspondent, BBC News NI

Reuters Member of Kneecap Liam Og O hAnnaidh wears a scarf and sunglassesReuters

Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Mo Chara, arrives at court on Wednesday

A member of rap group Kneecap is appearing in court in London for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation in the UK, at a London gig last year.

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was surrounded by photographers as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, denies the charge and claims the case is “political” and intended to silence Kneecap.

It was brought after the Metropolitan Police studied video footage.

PA Media A group of people gather holding green posters which say 'free mo chara' on themPA Media

Crowds of supporters arrived to support Mr Ó hAnnaidh

Mr Ó hAnnaidh has been on unconditional bail since his first court appearance in June.

A large crowd has gathered outside court, with supporters holding signs which read “Free Mo Chara” while others waved Palestine and Irish flags before the rapper’s arrival. His bandmates and manager also accompanied him.

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