'Over the top' police precautions as protestors gather to support Kneecap's Liam Óg 

Hundreds gathered to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara with rap trio Kneecap, as he entered Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on terrorism charges. Picture: Jordan Peck/Getty

A feeling that British authorities are policing pro-Palestine protests more strictly than others had been fomenting amongst some Irish in London before Wednesday's protest in support of Kneecap.

Hundreds gathered to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara with rap trio Kneecap, as he entered Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on terrorism charges.