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British police drop case against Bob Vylan for ‘Death to the IDF’ chant

The punk rockers said they hoped the end to the investigation “inspires others” around the world in support of Palestinians.

British Police Drop Case Against Band That Chanted ‘Death, Death to the I.D.F.’

Bob Vylan, a punk-rap duo, caused international outrage by chanting the message at the Glastonbury music festival this year.

British police drop investigation into punk rap duo’s ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

British police said on Tuesday they would take no further action over comments made about the Israeli military during a performance by punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury music festival in June.
Arizona Daily Star

British cops eye makeover for bulbous bobby helmet

LONDON — Scotland Yard has called the fashion police. The bobby's uniform of the British police force may be iconic, but many officers are tired of their foot-high helmets toppling off when they chase ...

U.K. police drop probe into Bob Vylan comments about Israeli military

British police had been investigating comments by the rap duo Bob Vylan, which included an on-stage chant of "death, death to the IDF," made at the Glastonbury music festival in June. Police concluded ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

British police drop case against Bob Vylan for ‘Death to the IDF’ chant, sparking outrage from Jewish groups

The punk rockers said they hoped the end to the investigation “inspires others” around the world in support of Palestinians.