Palestine Action protesters in court

Six Palestine Action protestors have appeared in court accused of breaking into a weapons firm armed with sledgehammers causing over £1m in damage. The defendants forced their way into Elbit Systems UK, based near Bristol, on August 6, 2024. They are charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. Palestine Action alleges Elbit Systems UK is involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons to the Israeli military – a claim the company denies. A police officer suffered serious…