‘Told others to stop!’ Line of Duty star Martin Compston denies singing IRA song
express.co.ukHe issued a statement strongly denying suggestions he was singing sectarian lyrics after a video emerged of him online. Martin had allegedly been a guest at a North American Celtic Supporters Federation event in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Alongside fellow actor Gianna Capaldi and ex-Celtic footballers Alan Thomspon and Bobby Peta, it was claimed he was singing a pro-IRA chant.
A clip appears to show the four men on stage.The audience could be heard singing Daniel Boone’s 1972 song, Beautiful Sunday.It was alongside what sounds like some of the lyrics changed.The audience reportedly sang: “Irish Republican Army.
It’s the I-I-I-IRA”.In a statement to The Sun, Martin denied he was singing any IRA lyrics. He added he should not be blamed for other people changing the words.
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