Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer during defence firm break-in, jury told
Summary
A court heard that a group of activists attempted to break into an Israeli defense company in the UK, using sledgehammers to cause damage and allegedly attacking police officers. Six people, accused of organized burglary and violence, deny all charges. The trial highlights a specific incident involving a police officer and significant damage to property.Key Facts
- The incident took place on August 6, 2024, at Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense firm near Bristol.
- Six individuals are on trial, accused of plotting and carrying out a break-in to damage the factory.
- They allegedly used a prison van to breach security and wore red jumpsuits.
- Sledgehammers were reportedly used to damage equipment and threaten security personnel.
- One police officer, Sgt Kate Evans, sustained a back injury from a sledgehammer strike.
- The defendants deny all charges, including aggravated burglary, criminal damage, and violent disorder.
- The trial's focus is on the actions during the break-in, which occurred before the group was banned under terrorism laws.
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