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UK Police Drop Probe Into Bob Vylan Over “Death To The IDF” Chant

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UK Police Drop Probe Into Bob Vylan Over “Death To The IDF” Chant

It's a good day to be Bob Vylan. Months after the British rap-punk duo faced a swarm of backlash for leading their Glastonbury crowd in a "death to the IDF" chant back in June, UK police have announced that they're ending their criminal investigation against them and "no further action" will be taken.

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Investigation Details

  • The investigation was launched in June 2025 after Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury Festival.
  • The police were investigating whether the duo's chant was a hate crime.
  • The investigation has now been dropped, with no further action to be taken.

Reaction

  • Bob Vylan's fans have been celebrating the news on social media, with many expressing relief that the investigation has been dropped.
  • The duo has yet to comment on the news.

Sources

[9] UK Police Drop Probe Into Bob Vylan Over “Death To The IDF” Chant

Sources

[9] UK Police Drop Probe Into Bob Vylan Over “Death To The IDF” Chant