Bob Vylan’s US visas revoked after controversial ‘Death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury set

Bob Vylan have been dealt a double blow, as police announced they are proceeding with a criminal investigation into their Glasto antics - and their US visas have been revoked.

The punk band have sparked controversy which has ricocheted across the world after their performance on the West Holts Stage on Saturday (28 June).

One half of the duo, Bobby Vylan, led crowds in chants of 'free, free Palestine' and then 'death, death to the IDF'.

Describing himself a 'violent punk', the artist told the audience: "Sometimes we have to get our message across with violence because that’s the only language some people speak, unfortunately."

Now, the consequences of their conduct have been revealed by cops and US immigration.

Due to their 'hateful tirade at Glastonbury', US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that both band members visas have been revoked ahead of a planned tour of the States in October.

The US ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens, also said the actions of Bob Vylan at Glastonbury were 'a disgrace', while adding: "The anti-Semitic chants led by Bob Vylan at Glastonbury were a disgrace.

"There should be no place for this hateful incitement or tolerance of antisemitism in the UK."

And on top of that, Avon and Somerset Police have announced that their on-stage behaviour is now being probed as a criminal matter - as is Kneecap's.

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The force said in a lengthy statement: "Video footage and audio from Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday has been reviewed.

"Following the completion of that assessment process we 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 our enquiries are at an early stage. The investigation will be evidence-led and will closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes.

"We have received a large amount of contact in relation to these events from people across the world and recognise the strength of public feeling.

"There is absolutely no place in society for hate.

"Neighbourhood policing teams are speaking with people in their local communities and key stakeholders to make sure anyone who needs us knows that we are here for them.

"We hope the work we have carried out, and are continuing to carry out, reassures the public how seriously we are treating Saturday's events.We politely ask the public refrain from continuing to report this matter to us because an investigation is already taking place."

More to follow.