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David Beckham hospital update as reason star underwent secret surgery revealed

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ExCLUSIVE: David Beckham, the football legend, has undergone an operation while his wife Victoria Beckham has remained by his side despite a difficult time.

David Beckham was taken to hospital for an operation (Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)

David Beckham is recovering in hospital after an operation on his wrist which has been causing him pain – but he won’t let it get in the way of football. His loving wife Victoria Beckham shared a snap of him lying in bed, with his arm in a sling.

“Get well soon, Daddy,” she wrote over the snap of him smiling while wearing a hospital gown. She also gave him a friendship bracelet made with white beads to form ‘Get Well Soon’. The couple have yet to reveal what happened to the former England star.

A source close to David confirmed Sir David underwent secret surgery to repair a broken wrist that he sustained 22 years ago – during a friendly football match against South Africa in 2003.

David Beckham in hospital
David shared snaps from his hospital bed(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)

“It had been giving him problems recently and so he wanted to get it fixed,” the source confirmed. They also added that he planned to check out of the hospital soon and “hoped” to be able to get to Atlanta in time for his Inter Miami football team’s next knockout match in the Fifa world Cup against his former club Paris Saint Germain on Sunday.

David’s injury comes amid a family feud with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, have made headlines in recent weeks over speculation of a ‘feud’ with his family, including his parents David, 50, and Victoria, 51.

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Brooklyn teased Nicola as his world in the caption, saying he loved her. He added the word “my” to an emoji that depicts the globe. He also emailed a heart emoji to the photo, saying, “My absolute angel.”

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Victoria has been supporting her husband during his operation (Image: Getty Images)

In a rare show of love for his own family, he later shared a message with David’s mother Sandra on his Facebook page. He posted a photo of himself next to his grandmother to celebrate her birthday. Nanny xx loves you so much, wrote Brooklyn.

He is said to have contacted his family on social media for the first time. David also shared a personal gushing post to celebrate the birthday of his mother.

He even nodded Brooklyn after refusing to participate in his son’s recent spate of social media digs and snubs.

Despite the claims that David and Brooklyn allegedly fell out, the post’s caption also included Brooklyn. In recent months, Brooke and Nicola have snuck into a number of significant family occasions, including David’s milestone 50th birthday celebrations in Paris and London and Victoria’s 51st birthday.

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Since learning that the former England player has finally received his long-sought knighthood, they have also remained silent.

However, the hot sauce enthusiast shared a sweet post on his Stories this week that included a birthday wish for Nelson, Nicola’s father.

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Perfect summer shorts to help stop chafing in the hot weather starting from £8

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Many people will be all too familiar with chafing, and it can make going out in the sun hard – so we’ve rounded up some of the best anti-chafing shorts to save you from serious sun irritation

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These shorts will help keep you cool and chafe-free this summer(Image: INTERNET)

While spending time outside in the sun can be fun, it also means you may notice you are chafing. Chafing happens when skin becomes irritated and is caused by repetitive rubbing, often resulting in a red, sore rash. It’s commonly experienced during exercise or in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, particularly in hot, sweaty conditions.

While it can be uncomfortable, there are certain items of clothing you can wear to help stop your inner thighs including these perfect length shorts to cover the areas where you may notice you chafe more.

From Next to M&S and Amazon, we’ve rounded up a range of some of the best anti-chafing shorts out there. Say goodbye to irritated thighs with these perfect picks…

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M&S Collection 2 pack Anti-Chafe Shorts – £20

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M&S shorts are designed to eliminate chafing while helping sculpt(Image: INTERNET)

These clever shorts have added stretch with a touch of cotton to give them a flexible feel that lets you move freely and a wide waistband that stays put. The anti-chafe shorts are designed to eliminate chafing and static while shaping your silhouette. They are also made with Cool Comfort technology which helps to keep you cool all day long.

Amazon seamless Chub Rub Slip Shorts 3 pack – £12.99

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M&S shorts are designed to eliminate chafing while helping sculpt(Image: INTERNET)

These YADIFEN Anti Chafing Shorts Women Seamless Chub Rub Shorts Stretchy Slip Shorts are perfect under dresses to eliminate any thigh irritation in the hot weather. Currently on offer for £12.99, originally £19.99, you can purchase in a range of colours and range from a small to a 3XL. You also won’t have to worry about pant lines thanks to the seamless material.

Thighsociety The Cooling shorts – £36

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Amazon’s pack of three for £12.99 is a perfect option(Image: INTERNET)

Thighsociety is dedicated in helping stop chafing, and these Cooling Shorts are your new lifesaver. You can happily chill out in their lightest slip shorts yet. Made with silky, hi-tech performance fabric that pulls heat and moisture away from your body, you can stay cool. The brand are hot on making sure customers know they aren’t shapewear and boast their shorts won’t compress you or suck you in like shapewear. Ultra thin, breathable fabric prevents thigh chafe without adding bulk under clothes.

Next Black Cycle Jersey Shorts – £8

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Thighsociety’s cooling shorts will help with the heatwave(Image: INTERNET)
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A more affordable option, which you could also wear as part of a summery outfit. Next’s cycling shorts are perfect for layering underneath skirts, dresses and shorts or styling alone. Available in four colours and a regular or petite fit, they are the perfect summer staple.

Combs Created ‘Climate Of Fear’ As Head Of Criminal Ring — Prosecutors

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Sean “Diddy” Combs used “power, violence, and fear” as the head of a decades-long criminal enterprise, prosecutors told jurors Thursday as they presented closing arguments in the final stages of the high-profile trial.

Attorney Christy Slavik told jurors how Combs “created a climate of fear” and “counted on silence and shame to keep his crimes hidden.”

“Up until today, the defendant was able to get away with these crimes because of his money, his power, his influence. That stops now,” she said as the 55-year-old looked on, occasionally passing notes to his legal team.

Combs, once one of the most powerful figures in music and entertainment, denies all charges.

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For nearly five hours Slavik methodically walked the jury through the charges, weaving nearly seven weeks of testimony and thousands of phone, financial and other records into an intelligible narrative.

And she told them how each thread meets the legal threshold for guilt.

“Lots of that evidence was hard to hear or hard to see,” Slavik told jurors. “And now it’s all before you.”

Core to the prosecution’s racketeering argument is that high-level employees were well-aware of Combs’s crimes and helped him carry them out.

Racketeering — the most serious charge against him — could send Combs to prison for life.

Combs can be found guilty of racketeering if jurors are persuaded that he ran a criminal enterprise and that it committed at least two offenses from a list of eight, including drug distribution, kidnapping, arson, forced labor and bribery.

Slavik spent hours vying to connect those dots for jurors.

“He became more powerful and more dangerous because of the support of his inner circle and his businesses,” Slavik said.

“This is Mr Combs’s kingdom.”

‘Imagine the terror’

Beyond the alleged racketeering conspiracy, Combs also faces two charges of sex trafficking and two of transportation for purposes of prostitution.

These accusations say he personally coerced two women — the singer Casandra Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane — into years of drug-addled sex with paid escorts.

Both women were in long-term relationships with Combs, and the defense team said in opening statements the sex was consensual, if unorthodox.

But Slavik emphasized to jurors that the case is “not about free choices” and that the women involved were “drugged, covered in oil, sore, exhausted.”

Pointing to what she dubbed “crystal clear” examples of trafficking and forced labor, Slavik explained how both women were forced into so-called “freak-off” sex marathons.

“If the defendant wanted a freak-off, it was going to happen,” Slavik said, repeating her central thesis: “He didn’t take no for an answer.”

She recounted the harrowing physical abuse Ventura said she suffered for years, and how Combs had exclusive control over her career.

She detailed how he paid for Jane’s apartment and thus wielded financial power over her.

And she pointed to how he threatened both women that he would ruin their reputations by releasing explicit videos of them engaging in sex acts with escorts — encounters prosecutors said he orchestrated.

Throughout her arguments Slavik referenced testimony from a forensic psychologist who explained to jurors how victims become ensnared by their abusers.

And in one powerful moment she asked jurors to put themselves in the shoes of Ventura: “Imagine the terror of never knowing when the next hit might come.”

“Now imagine trying to say no to that person.”

Defense arguments next

Combs’s defense lawyers will make their closing arguments on Friday, and are expected to insist that the alleged victims were adult women making adult choices.

Jurors were shown many phone records that included messages of affection and desire from both women, but prosecutors have said those texts are taken out of context.

Government witnesses included former assistants and other employees, as well as escorts, friends and family of Ventura, and a hotel security guard who said he was bribed with $100,000 in a paper bag.

Combs opted against testifying on his own behalf, a common strategy of defense teams who are not required to prove innocence, only to cast doubt on government allegations of guilt.

The 12 New Yorkers tasked with determining Combs’s fate could go into deliberations as early as Friday afternoon.

Meghan Markle’s go-to dewy face cream launches new lighter version ‘perfect for summer’

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The Duchess of Sussex is a fan of this glow-boosting moisturiser, and this has just received a hotly awaited new version for oily and combination skin.

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A new version of Meghan’s go-to moisturiser has just launched (Image: Getty)

Meghan Markle’s ShopMy page provided fans with a sneak peek at some of her favorite fashion and beauty products when her Instagram account was relatively new, and Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream, one of them, caught our attention because it is so popular with experts in the field, was one of her favorites.

Dewy Skin Cream, £67, which is a long-standing favorite of beauty editors and its name suggests, instantly moisturizes and moisturises skin, giving it a lustrous, radiant appearance all day. It looks gorgeous without makeup or if your skin is dry, but those with oily or combination skin might have previously found it to be a little too rich. This updated version is the answer, though.

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A new lighter version of Tatcha’s iconic Dewy Skin Cream(Image: Space NK)

The Dewy Milk Moisturizer is only available in Space NK from Tatcha, starting at just £23. This new skincare line has lighter, water-based formula that is ideal for slightly oilier skin types, giving it the same much-loved dewy glow. This highly sought-after new innovation “balances excess oil while providing 2x more skin bounce and a dewy, youthful-looking glow” by including hydration-promoting ingredients like Tatcha’s iconic Japanese purple rice and hyaluronic acid.

If you prefer to use a lighter-in-the-season version of Dewy Milk Moisturizer but prefer the original, which a number of satisfied customers have been pointing out:

One review reads, “This moisturiser works perfectly — even in the heat, it hydrates without making me oily,” and it’s perfect for summer. My skin feels plump and balanced thanks to it, which also gives a lovely glow. I use it during the day and only use it at night. Anyone looking for a light, glowy moisturiser would highly recommend this product!

Another wrote, “I prefer to use this light texture in the summer because it’s a lighter version of the dewy cream.” It absorbs moisture and hydration quickly, but it maintains perfect hydration. More hygienic use is possible because it is in a bottle rather than a jar. I absolutely recommend.”

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We tested it out too(Image: Laura Mulley)

Another user praised the skin’s radiantity, saying, “I love this moisturiser! My skin glows so beautifully and is very dewy thanks to it. My skin looks more radiant and soft than it does now. Anyone looking for extra hydration and glow in this book would be very wise to read!

However, one user complained that this one just wasn’t for them despite loving Tatcha products. The review concludes that while the moisturiser itself was beautiful, the packaging was unsuitable for my skin. The zinc left it quite sticky and didn’t sag in; it felt like I was applying a zinc SPF, but it also lacked the scent; it would appear to be not a zinc girlie.

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We also recommend Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Acid Gel Moisturiser for £33. If you want to avoid zinc and are looking for some alternative (cheaper) lightweight moisturisers for the summer, try the BYOMA Moisturising Gel Cream, which costs $9.60, The INKEY List Omega Water Cream Moisturizer, which costs $8.80, and The INKEY List Omega Water Cream Moisturiser, which costs £3.

Meghan Markle, Zara Tindall and Michelle Keegan are all wearing this one accessory this summer

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Although they may all have three completely different looks, Michelle Keegan, Meghan Markle, and Zara Tindall have all been spearheading the straw hat trend this summer.

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Both Zara Tindall and Michelle Keegan have been spotted in straw hats this summer(Image: Getty Images/ Michelle Keegan Instagram)

How can you tell when a big trend will start to emerge? When you see people wearing the same thing across a wide range of clothing. And that’s exactly what’s happening this summer, with royals and celebrities wearing straw hats all over.

The straw hat is about to be the first item on your holiday shopping list, despite the fact that they may be wearing slightly different outfits. We’ve compiled our favorite celeb looks so far, as well as where to purchase them.

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The straw boater from Zara Tindall

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Zara Tindall wore a straw boater at the Royal Windsor polo match(Image: 2025 Max Mumby/Indigo)

It should come as no surprise that Zara Tindall chose a traditional straw boater for her recent Royal Windsor Cup Final polo performance because she is known for her timeless, elegant style. She was the epitome of classic British summertime attire when she paired it with a Ralph Lauren silk striped dress and some raffia platform heels.

Alternative: £75 Straw Hat with Ribbon-Embellished Boutique Bonita Boater.

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Meghan Markle’s oversized straw sun hat

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In an Instagram post just a few weeks ago, Meghan Markle was seen wearing an oversized straw hat while she carried her two children (with Lilibet also in an affordable straw sun hat). Paired with a crisp white shirt and blue jeans, Meghan oozed laidback luxury, and solidified the hat as an easy-to-style wardrobe essential.

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Exact replica of the Janessa Leone Tinsley Hat, which costs £264.

Alternative: Marks &amp Spencer Straw Wide Brim Hat, priced at £19.

The straw cowboy hat worn by Michelle Keegan

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Michelle Keegan wore a straw cowboy hat on holiday(Image: Michelle Keegan/Instagram)

The western trend is going nowhere any time soon (thank you, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour) so it’s no surprise that it’s even started to infiltrate our beachwear too. Michelle Keegan recently shared several snaps of herself on Instagram wearing a swimsuit from her own brand, Orfilabee, which she accessorised with a co-ordinating chocolate brown straw cowboy hat. The open-weave straw design makes it ideal for wearing whilst at the beach or sunbathing, helping shade you from the sun whilst also being breezy and comfortable.

Exact same as the £45 Orfila Bee Senda Natural Straw Hat.

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Alternative to the £11.02 Amazon Summer Straw Cowgirl Hat

Kneecap at Glastonbury LIVE: Irish rap trio gear up for controversial gig that won’t air on BBC

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Belfast-based Irish rap trio Kneecap are gearing up for their Glastonbury performance on Saturday at 4pm at the West Holts stage.

Their appearance at Worthy Farm has been surrounded by controversy for weeks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer even calling for their set to be scrapped after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh appeared in court, charged with for allegedly waving a flag in support of the banned terrorist group Hezbollah and chanting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah” during a performance in Brixton last November.

O hAnnaidh, better known as Mo Chara, and his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh showed up at Westminster Magistrates’ Court wearing “Free Mo Chara” T-shirts, to the cheers of hundreds of supporters.

Due to the controversy surrounding their band member’s legal case, there has been a lot of discussion in the press about whether or not they should play at all before Glastonbury this weekend. But, the performance is set to go ahead as planned. We present the most recent information and essential information about the controversial trio’s set here.

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After Kneecap comments, former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar makes a furious remark to Keir Starmer.

Leo Varadkar

Ex-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted that he thought Keir Starmer was pulling “some sort of gag” when he said Kneecap’s upcoming Glastonbury performance is “inappropriate”.

The Belfast trio’s participation at the festival, which runs from this Wednesday through Sunday, was deemed inappropriate by the UK Prime Minister over the weekend.

His remarks came after rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was accused of holding a flag at a concert in support of the feared terrorist organization Hezbollah.

O hAnnaidh, 27, who goes by the stage name Mo Chara, was bailed until later in the summer – leaving him free to play at Glastonbury.

When The Sun asked him if he thought Kneecap should play on Sunday, Mr. Starmer replied, “No, I don’t.” I believe that we must come down on this point very clearly. Because there is a court case ongoing, I won’t say too much, but I don’t believe that’s appropriate.

Former Taoiseach Mr. Varadkar said he thought the PM was pulling “some sort of gag” in response to Mr. Starmer’s remarks. He claimed on social media that his office no longer has a mandate and that his opinions no longer matter. I get that.

“But I really believed it to be a joke,” she continued. From James Joyce to Sex Pistols and Playboy, artists play avant-garde, inappropriate, challenging, and disruptive roles.

Mr Varadkar warned that politicians should not try to” censor “artists.

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In the midst of controversy, the BBC releases a statement regarding the coverage of Kneecap Glastonbury.

The BBC has said Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury will be aired if it meets the station’s” editorial guidelines”.

The Belfast rap group’s performance will take the West Holts stage on Saturday at 4pm, but there is still a cast of doubt about whether or not it will be broadcast on television.

A spokesperson for the BBC confirmed that Glastonbury 2025 will feature more than 90 hours of live performances from Glastonbury’s five main stages, but it would not specify whether Kneecap’s performance would be broadcast.

In a statement, the BBC said:” As the broadcast partner, the BBC will be bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers.

Our plans will ensure that our programming will adhere to our editorial guidelines, even though the BBC doesn’t outlaw artists.

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Premier Kier Starmer says the band should not play Glastonbury because the organization defends the performance.

Additionally, Kier Starmer made an observation regarding the situation. When questioned about whether he thinks the band should perform at the festival, he responded: “No, I don’t. I believe that we must come down on this point very clearly. Because there is a court case ongoing, I won’t say too much, but I don’t believe that’s appropriate.

However, their set was later defended by organiser he group are still set to perform. Talking to the BBC as the festival flung open its doors to thousands of revellers today, Emily Eavis was asked: “You are very used to people picking over every aspect of the lineup but the Prime Minister got involved this time, saying it wasn’t appropriate for Kneecap to be playing, how have you responded to that?”

Emily responded, “We haven’t responded to that.” At the moment we’re just focusing on bringing the best festival to the people who want to come here. We have millions of visitors and are incredibly fortunate that there are so many people who want to attend Glastonbury.

However, she was then questioned about her reaction to the statement, “But it’s quite a thing for the Prime Minister to comment. How did you feel”?

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Kneecap share powerful message before Glastonbury performance

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Kneecap delivered a powerful message during the build-up on Thursday, two days before their performance at Worthy Farm. The rap group’s set will not be broadcast live on the BBC because of the controversy over their political gestures at previous shows, which they will be doing at the iconic festival.

The group shared a short film calling for urgent attention to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. In the opening credits, they shared the video, which featured a public service announcement image with the caption “Please pay attention.”

Then they read a statement that calls for genocide, drawing inspiration from sources including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, The Lancet, and a number of UN agencies. The words are accompanied by a series of animated illustrations on screen, while as well as interviews with doctors and activists.

The group stated in the upload’s caption, “Kneecap is not the story.” Gaza’s Genocide is.

” See it. Say it. ‘Censored’ is an artist-led alternative PSA presented by kneecap that demands urgent action to stop the genocide unfolding in Gaza.

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Why won’t Kneecap’s set be streamed live on BBC?

Kneecap are ‘not likely’ to have their upcoming Glastonbury performance shown on the BBC, following controversy over band member Mo Chara’s court case.

The rapper’s Glastonbury slot is under investigation, but the show will continue in advance of this weekend’s festival due to the rapper’s bail later in the summer. Speaking from Westminster last week, he told fans: “For anybody going to Glastonbury, you can see us there at 4pm on the Saturday.

If anyone watches the BBC, you can watch it on the BBC. In September, we’ll be at Wembley. But most importantly: free, free Palestine. “

Just before the broadcast is scheduled to begin, BBC Two will begin broadcasting Glastonbury at 5 p.m., followed by Kneecap at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Although iPlayer coverage is available throughout, with highlights shown each day in the evenings on BBC One – the band are also not listed for either platform. The BBC’s schedule is finalised and can be changed up nto and even during the festival, but so far, there is no sign of Kneecap.

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What causes controversy with Kneecap and who are they?

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The North of Ireland-based rap trio Kneecap is renowned for their politically charged lyrics, use of Irish language, and rebellious attitude. Mo Chara, Mógla Bap, and DJ Próva are among the members of the group.

While they are widley loved by many, the trio have sparked debate and controvery due to their openly republicanism and criticsm of British rule in the North of Ireland. Their lyrics frequently make reference to anti-establishment sentiments, the Troubles, and Irish nationalism, which has drawn criticism from unionist communities in particular.

Mo Chara, a band member, and her court case have drawn a lot of controversy. Mo Chara, 27, whose real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, was charged with brandishing a flag backing banned militant group Hezbollah at a gig in November 2024.

On June 18, the 27-year-old appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Paul Weller and other musicians, among others, gathered outside.

The charge related to an incident after the band’s O2 Forum show in Kentish Town, London.