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Met Police Drops Case Against Bobby Vylan Chanting IDF Deaths

8/27/2026

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Met Police announced no further action against rapper Bobby Vylan for chanting “death, death to the IDF”.
The chants occurred on 15 March at a static rally on Albert Embankment.
Met Police consulted the Crown Prosecution Service before deciding not to prosecute.
Police said they recognized concerns raised by London’s Jewish communities over the chants.
Avon and Somerset Police also closed a 2025 Glastonbury IDF-chant investigation without action.

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Met Police announced no further action against rapper Bobby Vylan for chanting “death, death to the IDF”.
The chants occurred on 15 March at a static rally on Albert Embankment.
Met Police consulted the Crown Prosecution Service before deciding not to prosecute.
Police said they recognized concerns raised by London’s Jewish communities over the chants.
Avon and Somerset Police also closed a 2025 Glastonbury IDF-chant investigation without action.