Dutch act Joost Klein misses Eurovision rehearsals as police investigate alleged ‘incident’

It is not known whether the Netherlands’ act Joost Klein will perform in the final on Saturday. Photograph: Jessica Gow/Getty ImagesIt is not known whether the Netherlands’ act Joost Klein will perform in the final on Saturday, having missed two scheduled dress rehearsals on Friday while an investigation into an incident was carried out.

A spokeswoman for the Swedish Police Authority said in a statement: “A man is suspected of unlawful threats. The crime is said to have been committed at Malmo Arena on Thursday evening.“The police have taken all essential investigative measures and questioned the suspect, plaintiff and witnesses. The investigation has been completed by the police.

On Friday, a statement from the European Broadcasting Union said: “The investigation into the incident with the Dutch artist in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is still ongoing. “While the investigation continues, the EBU has decided that Joost Klein will not perform during dress rehearsal two of the competition, which is voted on by juries in the 37 participating countries.

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