Palestine Action activists used whips and hammers to threaten guards at arms factory, court hears
Summary
Five activists from Palestine Action are on trial for breaking into an arms factory near Bristol. They allegedly used weapons like whips and hammers to threaten security guards while other members damaged equipment.Key Facts
- The break-in happened at Elbit Systems factory linked to Israel, in Filton near Bristol.
- Five defendants are charged with criminal damage and violent disorder.
- The group planned the raid with two teams: a "black team" to confront guards and a "red team" to break in and destroy property.
- The black team used fireworks, whips, hammers, and kebab skewers to intimidate guards.
- A security guard was injured with a 4cm head cut after being attacked.
- A prison van crashed through the factory’s fences as part of the raid.
- The red team damaged computers, drones, and also sprayed red paint inside the factory.
- The activists shouted slogans like “Free Palestine” during the break-in.
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