Severed Head of King George V Statue Appears at Kneecap Concert in Melbourne

The bronze head, stolen from a Melbourne statue last year, was briefly displayed onstage by the Irish Republican rap group as police continue their investigation.

• The severed bronze head of King George V, removed from a Melbourne statue in June 2024, was brought onstage during a Kneecap concert in Melbourne last week.
• Kneecap, a Northern Irish rap group known for their Irish Republican views, shared the incident on social media, referencing anti-colonial sentiments in their post.
• The head has previously appeared in social media posts, including being burned at an Australia Day barbecue and placed in a toilet, but its whereabouts remain unknown.
• Victoria Police confirmed an ongoing investigation into the vandalism of the statue and are examining links between the beheading and the recent concert appearance.
• Kneecap, whose popularity has surged following the release of their autobiographical film, is currently on tour in Australia, with no indication of their involvement in the theft.

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