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A man voluntarily attended an interview with Avon and Somerset Police on Monday in connection to an incident at the Glastonbury festival. During a set on the West Holts Stage, the crowd was encouraged to chant “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]”. The police have recorded the matter as a public order incident as they continue to investigate and consider all relevant legislation.
Legal advice about the investigation was received by the police in October from the Crown Prosecution Service. The force stated that voluntary interviews are commonly used in investigations where an individual agrees to attend and arrest is not deemed necessary. Individuals attending such interviews are interviewed under caution and have the same legal rights as those who are arrested.
Subsequent to their performance at Glastonbury, the band faced repercussions as they were dropped from various festivals and performances, including Radar festival. Additionally, a show at a music venue in Germany and a US tour were canceled after their visas were revoked. Despite facing criticism and calls for the cancellation of UK gigs, the band received support from fans, leading to a resurgence of their album, Humble As The Sun, in the charts.
In preparation for a Bob Vylan concert at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, the Metropolitan Police announced the imposition of Public Order Act conditions to prevent “serious disruption and serious disorder.” The police were mindful of two planned protests in the area that were set to coincide with the event. In a separate incident in September, the BBC’s complaints unit found that a broadcast of the band’s set breached editorial guidelines pertaining to harm and offence. Following this controversy and other high-profile scandals, Director General Tim Davie initially remained in his post despite calls for his resignation. However, Davie ultimately resigned on Sunday after a damaging memo was published, highlighting concerns about editorial decisions within the corporation, including the editing of a speech by President Trump on Panorama
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