Criminal investigation opens into comments made on stage at Glastonbury Festival
Police have reviewed footage of Bob Vylan's and Kneecap's appearances on Saturday
Police have reviewed video footage and audio from Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday.
After the completion of that assessment process, officers have decided further enquiries are required and a criminal investigation is now being undertaken.
A senior detective has been appointed to lead this investigation.
This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while enquiries are at an early stage. The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes.
The Avon and Somerset force says it's received a large amount of contact in relation to these events from people across the world and recognise the strength of public feeling.
It says there is absolutely no place in society for hate.
Officers say they hope the work they have carried out and are continuing to carry out, reassures the public how seriously they are treating Saturday’s events.
They're asking the public to refrain from continuing to report this matter to them, because an investigation is already taking place.