Police have interviewed a man in his 30s regarding statements made during a Glastonbury Festival performance by rap-punk group Bob Vylan.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the individual voluntarily attended an interview with officers on Monday.
The investigation stems from the band’s set on the West Holts Stage, during which the audience was encouraged to chant “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]”.
The police force stated: “The matter has been recorded as a public order incident, and we are continuing to investigate and consider all relevant legislation.”
Authorities also noted that they received legal counsel from the Crown Prosecution Service concerning the investigation in October.
Police clarified that voluntary interviews are “commonly used in investigations where an individual agrees to attend and an arrest is not considered necessary.”
They further explained: “Attendees are interviewed under caution and have the same legal rights as anybody who is arrested.”
Following the Glastonbury appearance, the band faced repercussions, including being dropped from several festivals and performances, such as Radar festival, a scheduled performance at a German venue, and a US tour after visa revocations.
The group also recently postponed two UK concerts, including a Manchester show, after Jewish leaders and MPs called for their cancellation.
Despite the criticism, Bob Vylan has garnered support from fans, with their album Humble As The Sun re-entering music charts during the summer.
On Tuesday evening, the Metropolitan Police implemented Public Order Act conditions to prevent “serious disruption and serious disorder” in anticipation of a Bob Vylan concert at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.
The police later reported that five arrests were made during separate protests held outside the north London venue.
In September, the BBC’s complaints unit determined that the broadcast of the band’s set violated editorial guidelines pertaining to harm and offense.
The controversy was one of several high-profile issues the BBC encountered over the summer. Tim Davie remained in his role as Director-General despite public pressure to step down.
However, Davie resigned on Sunday following the release of a damaging memo which raised concerns about editorial decisions, including the editing of a speech by President Trump in Panorama.
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