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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
Three women appear in court after van driven into Edinburgh defence factory fence
Three women have appeared in court charged with malicious mischief after a van was driven into the fence of a defence factory in Edinburgh. The suspects were arrested and charged following the incident at Leonardo UK's facility in Crewe Road North on 15 July. Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, Susan Riddell, 42, and Naomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, were each charged with malicious mischief which was "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection". Riddell was additionally charged with dangerous driving, also aggravated by "reason of having a terrorist connection". The trio made no plea to the charges via videolink when the case called at Sheriff Court on Monday. Fitzherbert, of London, and Riddell, of Glasgow, were granted bail ahead of their next court appearance. Stubbs-Gorman, of Glasgow, had her application for bail continued and is due back in the dock on Tuesday. Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters held a demonstration outside the court ahead of the hearing. The activists claim Leonardo's laser targeting system for Israel's F-35 fighter jets. However, Leonardo previously said it does not supply equipment directly to Israel and that its main customer is the UK armed forces. Read more from Sky News: Police Scotland's counter-terrorism unit continues to lead the investigation into the incident. As part of the probe, the force is seeking to trace the movements of two vehicles. One is a blue Ford Transit van which was seen around Gorgie Road on Monday 14 July and Tuesday 15 July prior to the incident. The other is a white Honda CR-Z which was found in a car park on Gorgie Road after the incident. A Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who saw either vehicle in the area, or has any information, is asked to contact police."
Edinburgh Reporter
21-07-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Three women appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after Leonardo incident
Three women who were charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises in Edinburgh are due to appear in court on Monday 21 July. Police Scotland confirmed that the three women – aged 31, 34 and 42 – who were earlier arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 have been charged. The incident happened during a disturbance at the Leonardo factory on Ferry Road on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025. Police Scotland's Counter Terrorism Unit are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing. On Monday supporters of the three women gathered outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Supporters at Edinburgh Sheriff Court as three women are arrested and charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 following an incident on 15 July Picture Alan Simpson 21 July 2025 Supporters at Edinburgh Sheriff Court as three women are arrested and charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 following an incident on 15 July Picture Alan Simpson 21 July 2025 Supporters at Edinburgh Sheriff Court as three women are arrested and charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 following an incident on 15 July ALL PHOTOS Alan Simpson 21 July 2025 POLICE INVESTIGATION As part of the Police Scotland investigation, officers are appealing for information to trace the movements of a blue Ford Transit van in the Gorgie Road area on Monday, 14 July, 2025 and prior to the incident on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025. They are also keen to trace the movements of a white Honda CR-Z on these dates. It was recovered from a carpark in Gorgie Road following the incident. Anyone who saw either vehicle in the area, or has any information, is asked to contact police. If anyone was in the Crewe Road North or Gorgie Road areas and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of 15 July. Like this: Like Related
STV News
21-07-2025
- STV News
Crowds gather outside court as three women to appear over terrorism offences
Protestors have gathered outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court ahead of the appearance of three women charged over terrorism offences. Pro-Palestinian group, Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh, claimed members had damaged the site after a van crashed into the perimeter of a defence factory on Ferry Road on Tuesday. Police confirmed they responded to the incident at the Italian-owned manufacturer, which supplies parts for jets and helicopters. Three women, aged 31, 34, and 42, were charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 following the incident and are due to appear in court on Monday. STV News A large crowd have gathered outside the court calling for their release. Police appealed for members of the public for information relating to the movements of a blue Ford Transit van in the Georgie Road area on Monday and prior to the incident on Tuesday. They are also looking to trace the movements of a white Honda CR-Z on the same dates. It was recovered from a car park in Gorgie Road following the incident. Anyone who saw either vehicle in the area, or has any information, is asked to contact police. STV News If anyone was in the Crewe Road North or Gorgie Road areas and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of July 15. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
20-07-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Terrorism police seek information on movements of two vehicles following Leonardo factory incident
Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of the Leonardo factory at Crewe Toll on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025. Police have now confirmed that three women – aged 31, 34 and 42 – who were earlier arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 have been charged and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 21 July, 2025. Police Scotland's Counter Terrorism Unit are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing. A police spokesperson said: 'As part of our investigation, officers are appealing for information to trace the movements of a blue Ford Transit van in the Gorgie Road area on Monday, 14 July, 2025 and prior to the incident on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025. 'They are also keen to trace the movements of a white Honda CR-Z on these dates. It was recovered from a carpark in Gorgie Road following the incident. 'Anyone who saw either vehicle in the area, or has any information, is asked to contact police. 'If anyone was in the Crewe Road North or Gorgie Road areas and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of 15 July.' Like this: Like Related
Rhyl Journal
20-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Three women charged under terror law after van driven into defence factory fence
The incident happened at the Leonardo facility in Crewe Road North on Tuesday. Police said on Sunday that three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, who had earlier been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 had now been charged. They were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. Police Scotland said their counter-terrorism unit was leading the investigation and enquiries were ongoing. The force also issued an appeal for information to trace the movements of two vehicles. One was a blue Ford Transit van which was seen around Gorgie Road on Monday and Tuesday prior to the incident. The other was a white Honda CR-Z which was found in a car park on Gorgie Road after the incident. Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference number 0416 of July 15. Following the incident on Tuesday, a group called Shut Down Leonardo said the factory made laser targeting systems for Israel's F-35 fighter jets. Leonardo has said it does not supply equipment directly to Israel and that its main customer is the UK Armed Forces.
