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Rapper arrives at court on terror offence

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PA Media A group of people arriving to Woolwich Crown Court. Five of the men are wearing green white and orange tricolour balaclavas. They are all dressed in black.PA Media

Kneecap arrive at Woolwich Crown Court

Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has arrived at court in London where he will find out whether he will stand trial on a terror offence.

He was charged in May after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London, in November 2024.

The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, denies the charge and has described it as political.

The case was due to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court but has been moved to Woolwich, due to a burst water main.

He had appeared in court on 20 August and the chief magistrate said he would make a decision on whether Mr Ó hAnnaidh would stand trial on 26 September.

During that appearance the court heard legal arguments around whether the charge was brought within the six-month time limit.

His defence team are seeking to throw the case out, citing a technical error in the way the charge was brought against Mr Ó hAnnaidh.

He has been on unconditional bail since his first court appearance in June.

Hezbollah is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK and it is a crime to express support for them.

PA Media Supporters of Kneecap outside Woolwich Crown Court. At the front of the photo is a placard that says KNEECAP HILL and an Irish tricolour.PA Media

Supporters of Kneecap outside Woolwich Crown Court

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PA Media Liam Óg Ó hAnnaigh, centre, speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a black tracksuit top, a white and black scarf, black sunglasses and a navy hat. He is surrounded by a crowd of people. A man in a dark grey suit, white shirt and grey tie is standing to the right of him. PA Media

Mr Ó hAnnaidh (centre) spoke to the crowd after his court appearance in June


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