Character poster for the film *Kneecap*, featuring Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh.
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KNEECAP rapper Liam O’Hanna has been charged with a terror offence after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag.

The 27-year-old, from Belfast, has been charged with displaying a flag in support of the Iranian proxy force in Lebanon.

Character poster for the film *Kneecap*, featuring Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh.
Liam O’Hanna, who performs under the name Mo Chara, has been charged with a terror offence
Kneecap performing at Glastonbury Festival.
The Kneecap rapper Liam O’Hanna, pictured right, was investigated by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command unitCredit: Getty
Portrait of three members of Irish rap group Kneecap.
The 27-year-old, pictured far left, has been charged with displaying a flag in support of HezballahCredit: Getty

The incident unfolded on November 21 last year at the O2 Forum, in Kentish Town, London.

Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command launched an urgent probe after being made aware on April 22.

An investigation was carried out after reviewing video footage from the event.

O’Hanna, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was later charged with an offence relating to section 13(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Hezbollah is a proscribed terror organisation, and it is a criminal offence to “invite support” for the group. 

The rapper is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18.

Earlier this month, the Met said it was investigating online videos allegedly showing the group shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”.

Kneecap said previously they have never supported Hamas or Hezbollah and would not incite violence against any individual.

They argue the video has been taken out of context.

A number of gigs featuring the band have been called off.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “A man has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

“Liam O’Hanna, 27, of Belfast has been charged, via postal requisition, with displaying a flag in support of Hezballah, a proscribed organisation.

“On 21 November 2024, in a public location, specifically the O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London, exhibited an item, specifically a flag, in a manner or under circumstances that could reasonably lead to the suspicion that he is a supporter of a banned organization, namely Hezballah, in violation of section 13(1)(b) and (3) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

“Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command were made aware on Tuesday, 22 April of an online video from the event.

“An investigation was carried out, which led to the Crown Prosecution Service authorising the above charge.

“O’Hanna is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 18 June.”

O2 Forum Kentish Town entrance with box office and doors.
The incident unfolded on November 21, 2024, at the O2 Forum, in Kentish Town, LondonCredit: Getty
Kneecap band members at the Tribeca Film Festival.
O’Hanna, pictured far right, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18Credit: Getty
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