Bobby Vylan will face no further action over the Al Quds Day chant

The Metropolitan Police will take no further action against Bobby Vylan over his "death, death to the IDF" chant at March's Al Quds Day demonstration in London.

"We take reports like this incredibly seriously and we recognise the concerns caused, particularly among London's Jewish communities," a Met spokesperson said. "Early investigative advice was sought from the Crown Prosecution Service. Following consideration of that advice, officers have concluded that no further action will be taken. We continue to work closely with community representatives to ensure the safety and security of Jewish Londoners."

Avon and Somerset Police reached the same conclusion in December over the chant at Glastonbury 2025.

"After being investigated for my speech at Al-Quds day in March 2026, the Met police have said no further action will be taken," Vylan said in a statement. "The harassment by the Met Police has been constant, multiple investigations, stopping me for no good reason, and circulating information about the band internally including an image of me which wasn't necessary to include. Despite all of this, I will not be intimidated. We continue!"

On X, he was blunter: "Great use of resources guys! Maybe now you can stop the harassment and do some real work."

Bob Vylan announced legal action against the BBC in July over the corporation's response to the Glastonbury broadcast.