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Kneecap tube advert banned by TfL following terror charge

Transport officials insisted that a poster promoting the band’s next gig would ‘likely cause widespread or serious offence’ to the public

July 14, 2025 14:00
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Irish rap group Kneecap has had its latest advert banned by TfL following the terror charge brought against singer Mo Chara (left) (Image: Getty)
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Irish rap group, Kneecap has had an advert for its next London gig, which was due to be displayed on the tube network, banned by TfL.

The band had applied to place its poster on selected trains, displaying its logo – the outline of the distinctive balaclava worn by one of its members – along with the details of the concert, which is set for September 18 at the OVO Arena Wembley.

However, the capital’s transport authority rejected the application, saying that the advert would “likely cause widespread or serious offence” to the public.

The decision comes in the wake of band member Mo Chara, real name Liam O’Hanna, was charged with a terror offence in May after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a gig in London last year.

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