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Liam OG of Irish Rap Group Kneecap faced terrorist allegations to display Hizbollah flag

Artist in Liam OG, Kneecap Group (Image Credit: X)

According to officials, an artist of Irish-language rap collective Naikap has to face allegations related to terrorism.The UK Metropolitan Police has accused Liam O’Hhana, also known as Liam Og Og O Hannade, which displays a flag supporting Hizbullah, classified as an accused organization.Sky News reported that the native of Belfast, the age of 27, who performs as Mo Chara, is scheduled to appear in court in Westminster Magistrate Court on 18 June.The allegations allegedly stems from an assessment by anti-terrorism officials from a Kneecap demonstration.The alleged incident includes a flag displayed by O’Hhana at the O2 Forum in London in Kentish Town on 21 November last year.The Counter Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police on April 22 launched an investigation after being aware of the online footage.After investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service approved the allegations.The group Kneecap is set to perform as a headliner at the Wide Awake Festival in South London on Friday.

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