Man remanded in custody over Palestine Action RAF break-in
Summary
A man named Muhammad Umer Khalid has been remanded in custody for his alleged role in a break-in at RAF Brize Norton, where military aircraft were damaged. The incident involved protesters from Palestine Action and led to significant financial costs for repairs.Key Facts
- Muhammad Umer Khalid is charged with criminal damage and compromising UK security.
- The incident occurred in June at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
- Protesters, associated with Palestine Action, damaged two RAF Voyager planes.
- The damage to the aircraft engines amounted to £7 million.
- The protest was against the UK's weapons sales to Israel, according to Palestine Action.
- Khalid was arrested in Bedford and is a British citizen born in Manchester.
- He was denied bail and will appear next at the Old Bailey on 22 August.
- Four others are also charged in connection with the incident.
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