No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury

BBC NewsTuesday, December 23, 2025 at 8:52:23 PM
No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury
  • Avon and Somerset Police have announced that no charges will be filed regarding the alleged chants led by the punk-rap duo Bob Vylan during their performance at the Glastonbury festival, stating that the incident does not meet the criminal threshold for prosecution.
  • This decision is significant for Bob Vylan as it clears them of potential legal repercussions, allowing them to focus on their music and public image amidst ongoing controversies surrounding their performance.
  • The situation highlights the complexities of artistic expression and public perception, particularly in the context of recent allegations of antisemitism against the band, which they are currently contesting through a defamation lawsuit against an Irish broadcaster.
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Bob Vylan, the punk-rap duo, will not face prosecution over their performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where they chanted 'death to the IDF.' Avon and Somerset Police stated that the incident did not meet the threshold for criminal charges.

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