Bob Vylan singer voluntarily attends police interview over Glastonbury comments
Bob Vylan Singer Bobby Vylan voluntarily participated in police interrogation on comments he made onstage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival..
Pioneer, real name Pascal Robinson-FosterThey chanted “Death, death”. IDF (Israeli Defense Forces)” during the band’s performance at Worthy Farm, which was broadcast live by the BBC festival in June.
Event, leading to controversies and debatesThis led to an investigation being launched by. avon and Somerset Police.
On Monday, police said a man in his 30s, identified as Robinson-Foster, voluntarily attended a meeting following police intervention. recommendation from Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
A police statement said: “It was important for us to fully understand the legal precedents, which is a complex process, and that is why we have been seeking early legal advice from the Crown Prosecution Service over the last few months.
“Advice from the CPS was received throughout the week commencing Monday 20 October.
“Following a review of the advice, a voluntary police interview was arranged for yesterday afternoon to assist us in furthering our investigations.
“The matter has been recorded as a public order incident whilst we continue to investigate and assess all relevant legislation.”
Bob Vylan performing at Glastonbury Festival (Yui Mok/PA)
Police said voluntary interviews were “widely used in investigations where a person agrees to take part and an arrest is not deemed necessary”, adding that “participants are interviewed carefully and have the same legal rights as anyone arrested”.
comes later British Airways suspended its sponsorship Louis Theroux She launched the podcast in October, following an interview in which Robinson-Foster said she had “no regrets” about the chant and would “do it again tomorrow.”
Following their appearance at Glastonbury, the band were removed from a number of festivals and performances, including the Radar festival, a show at a German music venue and a US tour after their visas were cancelled.
A performance supporting the former Stooges frontman earlier this year Iggy Pop’s -most Alexandra Palace An investigation initiated by was also seen. Metropolitan Police For allegedly making comments similar to those made at Glastonbury.
Bob Vylan I also had to Postponed two concerts in England due to “political pressure”including a demonstration Manchester Following calls made by Jewish leaders and MPs for cancellation.
The duo, completed by drummer Bobbie Vylan, whose real name is Wade Laurence George, received support from fans with their album, despite criticism. Humble as the Sun It re-enters the charts throughout the summer.
