A member of rap group Kneecap is appearing in court in London for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation in the UK, at a London gig last year.
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was surrounded by photographers as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, denies the charge and claims the case is “political” and intended to silence Kneecap.
It was brought after the Metropolitan Police studied video footage.
Mr Ó hAnnaidh has been on unconditional bail since his first court appearance in June.
Outside court, supporters held signs which read “Free Mo Chara” while others waved Palestine and Irish flags before the rapper’s arrival at court.
