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Sky News
a day ago
- Sky News
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 Edinburgh 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. 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.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Three men arrested under Terrorism Act after Scottish Parliament protest
Three men aged 78, 60 and 58 years have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with alleged support for a proscribed organisation. Three men have been arrested in Edinburgh under the Terrorism Act 2000 after they were accused of displaying signs showing support for a proscribed organisation. A 58-year-old man was arrested near the Scottish Parliament on Monday, July 21, with two others, aged 60 and 78, detained at a protest on Saturday. Reports are due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in all cases. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Three men aged 78, 60 and 58 years have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with alleged support for a proscribed organisation. "Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and enquiries are ongoing.' The identity of the banned group has not yet been revealed. The latest arrests were confirmed by Police Scotland as three women appeared in court on Monday after a van was allegedly driven into a fence at an Edinburgh arms factory last week. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Niaomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, Susan Riddell, 42, and Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, all appeared on petition at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday via videolink. The trio made no plea on charges of malicious mischief, aggravated by having a "terrorist connection", after a van was allegedly driven into the fence of the Leonardo factory in the Crewe Road North area of the capital on July 15.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC star charged with terror offence after ‘van driven into perimeter of defence firm'
A STAND-UP comic and BBC star has been charged with a terrorism offence after a van was allegedly driven into the perimeter of a defence factory. Susan Riddell was in the dock at Edinburgh sheriff court today after a Ford Transit hit Leonardo's in Crewe Toll, Edinburgh last Tuesday. 3 3 3 The 42-year-old wrote and starred in BBC hit comedy Scot Squad and is due to begin a one-woman Edinburgh Fringe comedy show next week. Italian firm Leonardo's supplies defence and security gear to the Ministry of Defence, including military technology which has been sent to Israel. Riddell, Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, from London, and Naomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, from Glasgow, are accused of allegedly committing malicious mischief aggravated by having a terrorist connection. The comedian is also facing a charge of dangerous driving aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection under the Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2. All three accused made no plea and the case was committed for further examination. Riddell and Fitzherbert were released on bail and no date has yet been set down for their next court appearance. But Stubbs-Gorman will have to return to court on Wednesday after her bail application was continued for 24 hours. Around 100 protestors and members of Edinburgh Action for Palestine were present outside the city centre court building to show support for the three accused. Riddell's appearances include ITV's Jonathan Ross Comedy Club, BBC Comedy Underground and BBC Queen of the New Year as well as being a regular panellist on BBC Breaking the News. She has also provided tour support for stand-ups Ardal O'Hanlon and Fern Brady. Meanwhile, three men have been arrested in connection with terror offences for allegedly showing support for a proscribed terrorist organisation. At around 1.30pm, a 58-year-old man was arrested outside the Scottish Parliament for waving a sign that expressed support for such an organisation. On Saturday, two men, aged 78 and 60, were arrested during a protest, where the two allegedly showed support for a proscribed organisation. The three were arrested in connection with the Terrorism Act 2000. Police Scotland says a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scotsman
Three women appear in court after van driven into fence at Leonardo building in Edinburgh
Three women have appeared in court on petition accused of malicious mischief aggravated by having a terrorist connection. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Susan Riddell, 42, from Glasgow, Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, from London, and Naomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, from Glasgow, all faced the terror allegation when they appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. Riddell is also facing a charge of dangerous driving aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection under the Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2. On Tuesday, July 15, a van was driven into the fence of the Leonardo UK building in Edinburgh | Shut Down Leonardo Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All three accused made no plea and the case was committed for further examination. Riddell and Fitzherbert were released on bail and no date has yet been set down for their next court appearance. But Stubbs-Gorman will have to return to court on Wednesday after her bail application was continued for 24 hours. Around 100 protestors were present outside the city centre court building to show support for the three accused. The court appearance comes six days after a van was allegedly driven into the perimeter fence of the Leonardo business premises at Crewe Toll in Edinburgh on July 15 this year. The Leonardo facility has been repeatedly targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters over its alleged role in supplying equipment used by the Israel Defense Forces. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A Leonardo spokesperson told the PA news agency: 'Leonardo UK is subject to UK government export controls and does not supply equipment direct to Israel. 'The right to peaceful protest is an important principle in our society, however, aggressive and violent activity should have no place in protest. 'The intimidation of our people, who work hard to support the security and defence of the UK, is not acceptable.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC star charged with terror offence after ‘van driven into perimeter of defence firm'
The stand-up comedian wrote and starred in the BBC's Scot Squad and is due to star in an Edinburgh Fringe show next week IN THE DOCK BBC star charged with terror offence after 'van driven into perimeter of defence firm' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STAND-UP comic and BBC star has been charged with a terrorism offence after a van was allegedly driven into the perimeter of a defence factory. Susan Riddell was in the dock at Edinburgh sheriff court today after a Ford Transit hit Leonardo's in Crewe Toll, Edinburgh last Tuesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Susan Riddell has appeared on the BBC and ITV - and is due at this year's Edinburgh Fringe 3 Protestors outside Edinburgh sheriff court today 3 The scene at Leonardo's defence firm last week Credit: Alan Simpson The 42-year-old wrote and starred in BBC hit comedy Scot Squad and is due to begin a one-woman Edinburgh Fringe comedy show next week. Italian firm Leonardo's supplies defence and security gear to the Ministry of Defence, including military technology which has been sent to Israel. Riddell, Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, from London, and Naomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, from Glasgow, are accused of allegedly committing malicious mischief aggravated by having a terrorist connection. The comedian is also facing a charge of dangerous driving aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection under the Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2. All three accused made no plea and the case was committed for further examination. Riddell and Fitzherbert were released on bail and no date has yet been set down for their next court appearance. But Stubbs-Gorman will have to return to court on Wednesday after her bail application was continued for 24 hours. Around 100 protestors and members of Edinburgh Action for Palestine were present outside the city centre court building to show support for the three accused. Riddell's appearances include ITV's Jonathan Ross Comedy Club, BBC Comedy Underground and BBC Queen of the New Year as well as being a regular panellist on BBC Breaking the News. She has also provided tour support for stand-ups Ardal O'Hanlon and Fern Brady. Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54 after 'accidental drowning' Meanwhile, three men have been arrested in connection with terror offences for allegedly showing support for a proscribed terrorist organisation. At around 1.30pm, a 58-year-old man was arrested outside the Scottish Parliament for waving a sign that expressed support for such an organisation. On Saturday, two men, aged 78 and 60, were arrested during a protest, where the two allegedly showed support for a proscribed organisation. The three were arrested in connection with the Terrorism Act 2000. Police Scotland says a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
