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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Five people charged over alleged defence firm raid
Five people are due to appear before magistrates following a break-in at weapons firm during a Palestine Action protest. The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit Systems UK, based near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. They are charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before making the arrests. Palestine Action allege Elbit Systems UK is involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons to the Israeli military - a claim the company strongly denies. Finn Collins, 20, from Whitstable in Kent, Harland Archer, also 20 and from Whitstable, Salaam Mahmood, 19, from London, Moiz Ibrahim, 27, from London and Louie Adams, 33, from London, will all appear from custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court later. A 66-year-old man from Bristol was also arrested, but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident last year and a further eight in November. All 18 were later charged and are awaiting trial. Palestine Action was proscribed as terrorist organisation by the UK government earlier this month. Supporting the group is now classed as a criminal offence, with membership or expressing support for it punishable by up to 14 years in prison. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story Five more arrested over raid at defence firm Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block Related internet links HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Five people charged over alleged defence firm raid
Five people are due to appear before magistrates following a break-in at weapons firm during a Palestine Action protest. The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit Systems UK, based near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. They are charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before making the arrests. Palestine Action allege Elbit Systems UK is involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons to the Israeli military - a claim the company strongly denies. Finn Collins, 20, from Whitstable in Kent, Harland Archer, also 20 and from Whitstable, Salaam Mahmood, 19, from London, Moiz Ibrahim, 27, from London and Louie Adams, 33, from London, will all appear from custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court later. A 66-year-old man from Bristol was also arrested, but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident last year and a further eight in November. All 18 were later charged and are awaiting trial. Palestine Action was proscribed as terrorist organisation by the UK government earlier this month. Supporting the group is now classed as a criminal offence, with membership or expressing support for it punishable by up to 14 years in prison. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story Five more arrested over raid at defence firm Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block Related internet links HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Palestine Action members charged over alleged Elbit Systems raid
Five people are due to appear before magistrates following a break-in at weapons firm during a Palestine Action protest. The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit Systems UK, based near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. They are charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before making the Action allege Elbit Systems UK is involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons to the Israeli military - a claim the company strongly denies. Finn Collins, 20, from Whitstable in Kent, Harland Archer, also 20 and from Whitstable, Salaam Mahmood, 19, from London, Moiz Ibrahim, 27, from London and Louie Adams, 33, from London, will all appear from custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court later.A 66-year-old man from Bristol was also arrested, but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident last year and a further eight in 18 were later charged and are awaiting Action was proscribed as terrorist organisation by the UK government earlier this month. Supporting the group is now classed as a criminal offence, with membership or expressing support for it punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Telegraph
Five people charged over break-in during Palestine Action protest
Five people have been charged over a break-in at weapons firm Elbit Systems UK during a Palestine Action protest. The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit's South Gloucestershire facility on Aug 6 last year, causing extensive damage and seriously assaulting staff and two police officers. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before arresting the five suspects. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges and said it will submit to the court that the offences were committed with a terrorist connection. Finn Collins and Harland Archer, both 20 and from Whitstable, Kent, and Salaam Mahmood, 19, Moiz Ibrahim, 27, and Louie Adams, 33, all from London, have all been charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. They are due to appear from custody at Westminster magistrates' court on Saturday. A sixth person, a 66-year-old man from Bristol, was also arrested during Tuesday's operation – but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident in August 2024, and a further eight in November. All 18 were later charged and are awaiting trial. Elbit Systems UK, which is Israeli-owned, has been repeatedly targeted by Palestine Action, now a UK proscribed group, over its role in producing military technology.
Rhyl Journal
3 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Five people charged over alleged break-in during Palestine Action protest
The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit's South Gloucestershire facility on August 6 last year, causing extensive damage and seriously assaulting staff and two police officers. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before arresting the five suspects. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges and said it will submit to the court that the offences were committed with a terrorist connection. Finn Collins, 20, from Whitstable in Kent; Harland Archer, also 20 and from Whitstable; Salaam Mahmood, 19, from London; Moiz Ibrahim, 27, from London; and Louie Adams, 33, from London, have all been charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. They are due to appear from custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A sixth person, a 66-year-old man from Bristol, was also arrested during Tuesday's operation – but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident in August 2024, and a further eight in November. All 18 were later charged and are awaiting trial. Elbit Systems UK, which is Israeli-owned, has been repeatedly targeted by Palestine Action over its role in producing military technology.
