UK police examining 'death to the IDF' chant at Glastonbury Festival

British police are considering whether to launch an investigation after a member of punk duo Bob Vylan chanted "death, death to the IDF" at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday.

Avon and Somerset Police said on X late on Saturday that it was aware of the remarks made on the festival's West Holts stage.

"Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation," the police statement said.

The punk artist said "death, death to the IDF" multiple times while on stage, in reference to the Israeli army, prompting many in the crowd to echo the words back. Several people in the crowd were waving large Palestine flags. 

Glastonbury Festival said it was "appalled" by Bob Vylan’s remarks.

"Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence," it said in a statement.

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