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One Investigation In chants by rap duo every violin But glastonbury Police will not take any further action due to the festival in June because there is “insufficient” evidence. “A realistic possibility of conviction”, Avon and Somerset Police said.
In a statement, the force said: “After reviewing all the evidence, we have concluded that it does not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the CPS to prosecute either individual.
“No further action will be taken on the basis that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant a realistic possibility of conviction.”
Frontman Bobby Waylon, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led chants of “death, death of the IDFDuring their BBC live-streamed performance at the Worth Farm festival in June.
The force said it had conducted a voluntary interview with a man in his mid-thirties, believed to be Mr Robinson-Foster, about the incident in November, adding that he had been informed of the outcome earlier on Tuesday.
The force said: “The comments made on Saturday 28 June sparked widespread anger, proving that words have real-world consequences. We believe it is right that this case was investigated thoroughly, every potential criminal offense was fully considered, and we sought all advice to ensure we made an informed decision.”
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson said: “We recognize the strength of public feeling about the comments made during Bob Waylon’s set at Glastonbury Festival in June, particularly amongst the Jewish community.
“We provided initial investigative advice to Avon and Somerset Police as to what evidence might be needed to meet the legal test for laying charges, but we have not been asked to make a decision to lay charges in this case. A number of offenses were considered, each of which requires evidence to prove, but Avon and Somerset Police have concluded that there is not enough evidence for any realistic possibility of a conviction and no further action will be taken.
“We continue to work closely with police and communities to identify, charge and prosecute anti-Semitism hate crimes and we will always look at ways we can do more. We have responded to the Government’s Hate Crime Review to identify where the law can be strengthened to enhance our ability to prosecute such hate, deter offenders and achieve justice for victims.”
It came as the Met Police said they would close their investigation into a London demonstration following advice from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Following the Glastonbury appearance, Bob Waylon was removed from a number of concerts and performances after his visa was revoked, including the Radar festival, a show at a German music venue, and a US tour.
In an interview with Louis Theroux in October, Mr. Robinson-Foster said he “does not regret” the chant and “would do it again tomorrow”.