Court Hears Palestine Action Activists Intended to Destroy Elbit Systems Property
A UK court heard that six Palestine Action activists deliberately entered an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, with the intent to cause maximum property damage. Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC stated that on August 6, the defendants used sledgehammers and crowbars to destroy drones and computers. The group, divided into teams wearing black and red jumpsuits, crashed a van through the factory fence to overwhelm security. While all six defendants face criminal damage charges, Samuel Corner is additionally charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The prosecution alleged that Corner assaulted police officers upon their arrival, specifically striking Sergeant Kate Evans with a sledgehammer, resulting in a fractured spine. Evidence presented included planning documents from an encrypted website outlining the objective to shut down Elbit Systems. The defendants, including Jordan Devlin, Charlotte Head, Leona Kamio, Fatema Rajwani, and Zoe Rogers, deny all charges. The trial at Woolwich Crown Court continues as the jury examines the extent of the premeditated attack and the violent confrontation with law enforcement.
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Court Hears Palestine Action Activists Intended to Destroy Elbit Systems Property
A UK court heard that six Palestine Action activists deliberately entered an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, with the intent to cause maximum property damage. Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC stated that on August 6, the defendants used sledgehammers and crowbars to destroy drones and computers. The group, divided into teams wearing black and red jumpsuits, crashed a van through the factory fence to overwhelm security. While all six defendants face criminal damage charges, Samuel Corner is additionally charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The prosecution alleged that Corner assaulted police officers upon their arrival, specifically striking Sergeant Kate Evans with a sledgehammer, resulting in a fractured spine. Evidence presented included planning documents from an encrypted website outlining the objective to shut down Elbit Systems. The defendants, including Jordan Devlin, Charlotte Head, Leona Kamio, Fatema Rajwani, and Zoe Rogers, deny all charges. The trial at Woolwich Crown Court continues as the jury examines the extent of the premeditated attack and the violent confrontation with law enforcement.
The Guardian