The heat is off for Irish rap trio Kneecap after police dropped their criminal investigation into the group's controversial Glastonbury performance.

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that their investigation into Kneecap 's performance at this summer's Glastonbury festival has been closed, and that no action is to be taken against the Belfast/Derry hip-hop trio.

No further action will be taken against Kneecap over their performance at Glastonbury, police have said. Last month, Avon and Somerset Police launched a criminal investigation into comments made on stage by the Irish language rap trio at the music festival.