Kneecap rapper Mo Chara arrives at Court wearing a keffiyeh

He is facing terrorism charges.

Demonstrators descended on Westminster Magistrates' Court in London this morning (Wednesday, 18 June) to protest terrorism charges brought against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (aka Mo Chara), who was charged under the name Liam O'Hanna.

The 27-year-old is accused of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig.

In a statement, posted on social media in May, Kneecap said: "We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves."

The band arrived at court on Wednesday wearing "Free Mo Chara" T-shirts.

Fans of the group gathered outside the court with placards saying "Free Mo Chara" and "Defend Kneecap".

Large green flags saying "Free Speech, Free Palestine" were also on display.

A mixture of Palestinian and Kneecap flags were being held by some of the crowd, and cheers were heard after a van drove past displaying the slogan: "More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara."

Kneecap said it had "plastered" London with messages of support for its band member.