US EditionBob Vylan rapper will not be prosecuted over 'death to the IDF' chant
Avon and Somerset Police cited insufficient evidence and freedom of expression concerns in closing the case on Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury chants.
- Avon and Somerset Police concluded there was insufficient evidence to prosecute anyone after reviewing the chants of 'death, death to the IDF' during Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury Festival.
- The police force conducted a voluntary interview with Bobby Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, in November regarding the incident.
- The controversial comments drew widespread criticism, including from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Israeli Embassy in London, with the police engaging with Jewish community groups throughout the investigation process.
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Police drop investigation into Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury
A police investigation into chants made during a Bob Vylan performance at Glastonbury 2025 has concluded that no further action will be taken. READ MORE: Bob Vylan: “We’ve been screaming about these topics at the top of our lungs for years. Why has it taken this long?” The Glastonbury 2025 set was broadcast live on the BBC and saw Bob Vylan lead the audience in chants of “death, death to the IDF” and “free, free Palestine”. Following the festiv…
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UK police say no action against Bob Vylan duo over Israel army chant
British police said Tuesday they were taking no action against punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, who led a Glastonbury festival crowd in chants of "Death to the IDF" -- the Israeli military.
British police have closed their investigation into Bob Vylan's anti-Israeli chants during his Glastonbury performance and have concluded that they will not take any further action. The scandal erupted in the summer when Bobby Vylan, a member of the English rap-punk duo Bob Vylan, chanted harsh words at the Glastonbury festival audience. The chant "Free Palestine!" was followed by "Death to the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)." "Having reviewed all…
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