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Ó hAnnaidh due in London court charged with alleged terrorism

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh pictured arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court in August
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh pictured arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court in August

A member of Belfast rap group, Kneecap, is due to appear in court in London this morning.

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known by his stage name Mo Chara, is charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last year.

The 27-year-old who denies the charge will appear before Woolwich Crown Court.

The hearing had been due to take place at Westminster Magistrates Court, however the building was forced to close yesterday due to flooding.

Mr Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offence last May.

It followed an incident at a gig in Kentish town in north London last November when he is alleged to have displayed a Hezbollah flag.

Mr Ó hAnnaidh denies the charge and has described it as political.

It is the argument of his legal team that the charge was brought after the six month time limit to bring such a charge, and therefore the case should be dropped.

Today the judge is expected to outline his decision as to whether the case will proceed to trial or be thrown out.