London Police Probe Rapper Bobby Vylan Over ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant at Al Quds Day Protest
Police made 12 arrests and deployed 1,000 officers to manage the Al Quds Day static protest after banning the march to prevent public disorder amid Middle East tensions.
- The Metropolitan Police is investigating rapper Bobby Vylan for leading chants of 'death, death to the IDF' at a protest in London.
- Many attendees at the rally reportedly joined in with the chant.
- The Metropolitan Police stated that a static protest would be easier to manage to prevent conflicts.
- Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan confirmed 12 arrests were made related to support for a proscribed organization and threatening behavior.
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Rival protests divided by police in London
The annual Al Quds Day demonstration in London, established by Iran’s first supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in support of Palestinians, drew heavy security and restrictions from UK authorities. CNN’s international correspondent Jomana Karadsheh reports from the protest.
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It was the annual Al Quds (Jerusalem) rally. One thousand officers were sent to manage the crowd (Sky). “Khamenei is our leader.” It’s heartwarming to see the next generation of the “faces of modern Britain” at the pro-terror Al-Quds Day rally in London. pic.twitter.com/MizlKuG9xo — Subversive Force (@sirwg202110) March 15, 2026 It had added gravity and was even more revealing morally as we they (on the streets of London) mourned the death of t…
Met Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘Death to the IDF’ chant despite earlier case being dropped
The Metropolitan Police is facing criticism after opening a new investigation into musician Bob Vylan over his “Death to the IDF” chant at the Al Quds Day protest yesterday, despite a previous police probe into the same chant being dropped last year. The rapper, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led the chant during a […] The post Met Police investigate Bob Vylan over ‘Death to the IDF’ chant despite earlier case being dropped appeared …
Tens of thousands protest against Iran war as Met claims repression works
The Met Police has issued a statement praising itself for its decision to ban today’s London march against the Iran war. The force allied with the Israel lobby to ban the annual Al Quds Day march and limit it to a ‘static rally’. Then it boasted how great its decision had been because its repression of British citizens’ right to march in peaceful protest had caused some not to attend. It ended by thanking police officers for coming from all over…
Police to investigate 'Death to the IDF' chants by Rapper Bobby Vylan in London protest
In a social media statement, Scotland Yard said it will investigate the case, acknowledging "the concern footage and chanting like this causes, particularly with London’s Jewish communities."
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