Scottish rock band Primal Scream have been accused of displaying “grossly antisemitic” imagery at a concert in London.

The Community Security Trust said it had reported the group to police after a video screened on stage on Monday (local time) appeared to show the Star of David entwined with a swastika.

A backdrop showing the graphics appeared behind the band as they performed their 2000 song Swastika Eyes during the one-off gig at The Roundhouse in Camden.

The CST, which provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK, said it was “appalled” and called on the venue to carry out an “urgent investigation”.

“Entwining a Star of David with a swastika implies that Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred of Jews,” a spokesperson told the Press Association.

“There needs to be an urgent investigation by the venue and the promoter about how this happened and we have reported this to the police.”

Primal Scream, founded by Bobby Gillespie in 1982, were performing a 25-year anniversary show for their album XTRMNTR.

As the group performed Swastika Eyes, pictures of political figures including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared behind them, showing what appeared to be the Star of David combined with a swastika in their eyes.

A spokesperson for the Roundhouse initially told the Daily Mail newspaper it was investigating the incident. The venue later issued an apology to fans saying it “deeply regretted” that the “highly offensive” imagery had been displayed.

“We are appalled that antisemitic imagery was displayed during a Primal Scream gig on Monday 8th December at the Roundhouse,” it said.

“We deeply regret that these highly offensive images were presented on our stage and unequivocally apologise to anyone who attended the gig, and to the wider Jewish community.

“The content, which was used entirely without our knowledge, stands against all of our values.”

Primal Scream have been approached for comment.

–PA