The Netherlands’ Eurovision entrant has been wondered by way of police over claims he made “unlawful threats” to a member of workforce, Dutch media experiences.
Joost Klein, 26, ignored his slot within the display’s penultimate get dressed practice session in Malmo, Sweden, on Friday and used to be now not allowed to participate in both of the previous day’s two dry-runs upcoming the development’s organiser stated it used to be investigating an “incident” he used to be fascinated with.
Swedish police say they therefore wondered a person over alleged “unlawful threats” made in opposition to a Eurovision worker on Thursday night.
The complainant used to be a feminine TV assistant, Dutch media experiences.
Swedish police stated they’ve “taken all essential investigative measures and questioned the suspect, plaintiff and witnesses”.
“The investigation has been completed by the police,” they added.
“The case follows the normal legal process. The police have used faster prosecution and the case will now go to the prosecutor within a few weeks.”
Klein were because of carry out his observe Europapa in 5th park, simply earlier than Eden Golan, the 20-year-old Israel entrant, sang her access, Typhoon.
A video posted at the X social media platform confirmed a manufacturer saying that Klein would now not be functioning on Friday, prompting a refrain of boos from contributors of the target audience.
Klein were a part of the flag parade in the beginning of the practice session, and walked across the level in complete dress, however after didn’t start on level for his efficiency round half-hour nearest.
The EBU additionally stated it used to be chatting with Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, with out explaining why.
Professional-Palestine protesters participate in demonstration in Malmo. Pic: AP
A clip of Klein’s happy-hardcore impressed access used to be performed out within the recap clips of all 26 songs during the practice session display, however with a clip of a prior Klein practice session.
Protests have dogged the contest over Israel’s inclusion amid the struggle in Gaza.
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On Thursday, greater than 10,000 public took to the streets of town to name for Israel to be excluded.
At a information convention the similar future, Klein lined his head presen Golan used to be talking to newshounds and shouted “why not” when a journalist instructed her she didn’t have to respond to a query.
