Police Scotland issue statement ahead of Kneecap Glasgow gig
Police Scotland have issued a statement ahead of Kneecap taking to the stage in Glasgow tonight, after being removed from the line-up of the city’s TRSNMT festival.
After the festival bowed to pressure not to allow the Irish rap trio to perform due to their controversial statements and Mo Chara’s terror charge, the band decided to stage their own impromptu concert at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, which takes place on July 8th.
However, ahead of the gig commencing, Police Scotland has issued a statement saying they have prepared a “proportionate and considered policing plan” to deal with the event.
Superintendent Paul Douglas said, via The Scotsman: “We are aware of a number of events and concerts due to take place in the Greater Glasgow area in the week beginning Monday, July 7, 2025.”
He continued: “A proportionate and considered policing plan is in place within the city and we are working with a number of stakeholders to ensure the safety of all those attending these events and where possible minimise disruption to the people of Glasgow.”
The Scottish police force previously responded to Kneecap being removed from the TRNSMT line-up by saying it would require a “significant policing operation” in order to ensure the safety of all those in attendance.
The saga of controversy surrounding the band has continued beyond TRNSMT in recent weeks, after the Metropolitan police confirmed that no charges would be brought against them after comments in which they allegedly said “Kill your MP” surfaced.
The trio were axed from a number of live appearances, including TRNSMT and the Eden Project in Cornwall as a result, but have continued to plan their own gigs, such as the one in Glasgow. Despite pressure, they also still appeared at Glastonbury Festival on June 28th.
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