Police have confirmed that a man was interviewed in connection with a performance by Bob Vylan. The force said it had received legal advice on the investigation from the Crown Prosecution Service in October.
They explained that voluntary interviews are “commonly used in investigations where an individual agrees to attend and an arrest is not considered necessary.” Attendees are interviewed under caution and retain the same legal rights as anyone who is arrested.
Following their appearance at Glastonbury, Bob Vylan were removed from several festivals and performances, including Radar Festival, a show at a German music venue, and a US tour after their visas were revoked.
The band recently postponed two UK shows, including a Manchester date, after calls from Jewish leaders and MPs for the events to be cancelled.
Despite the criticism, the group has also received support from fans, with their album Humble As The Sun re-entering the charts over the summer.
Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Police said they were imposing Public Order Act conditions ahead of a Bob Vylan concert at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, citing a need to prevent “serious disruption and serious disorder.” The force noted that two protests had been planned in the area to coincide with the event.
In September, the BBC’s complaints unit ruled that a broadcast of the band’s Glastonbury set breached editorial guidelines relating to harm and offence.
The incident was among several high-profile controversies faced by the BBC over the summer. Director-General Tim Davie remained in post despite calls to resign, but stepped down on Sunday following the publication of a damaging internal memo raising concerns over editorial decisions, including the way Panorama had edited a speech by former President Trump.