A member of rap group Kneecap has appeared in court in London for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation in the UK, at a London gig last year.

Axar.az informs, citing BBC, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was met by a large crowd of supporters - many with Palestinian flags - as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, denies the charge and claims the case is "political" and intended to silence Kneecap.

It was brought after the Metropolitan Police studied video footage.

The case was adjourned until 26 September and the defendant was released on continuing unconditional bail.

Kneecap are an Irish-speaking rap trio who have courted controversy with their provocative lyrics and merchandise.

The group was formed in 2017 by three musicians who go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí.