CCTV images released after Edinburgh bank trashed by Palestine activists
The branch of Barclays on Princes Street was attacked on September 12
Last updated 14th Nov 2024
Police Scotland has released images of four people they want to speak after a bank as trashed in the centre of Edinburgh.
The branch of Barclays was targeted on September 12 by pro-Palestine protesters. The facade was daubed with red paint to highlight their concerns that the bank is making revenue from the war in Gaza.
It was part of a campaign by Palestine Action which spray-painted 10 sites connected to Barclays Bank including call centres and offices as well as branches.
They feel the bank should stop investing in Elbit Systems which is Irael’s largest weapons firm and the main target of Palestine Action.
Officers believe the three men and one woman pictured may be able to help with their investigation which also includes threatening behaviour.
The first man is described as white, around 6ft tall, of slim build with black hair worn in a top knot. He may have a moustache and/or goatee beard. He was wearing a headtorch, a two-tone blue waterproof jacket, a yellow t-shirt, grey trousers, navy trainers and carrying a plain black rucksack. He had a black mountain bike with white forks and a solid black chainring guard.
The second man is described as white, also around 6ft and of slim build. He was wearing a surgical face mask, black baseball cap, black hooded top, brown trousers and navy shoes. He had a dark coloured mountain bike with a distinctive green section at the bottom of the front forks.
The third man is described as white, of heavy build, around 6ft, with short dark hair and a short dark beard. He was wearing a black baseball cap with a large symbol on the front, red jacket with black panels on the inside arms and flanks, bottle green jogging bottoms and dark shoes. He had a black electric pedal bike.
The woman is described as white, around 5ft 5ins, of slight build with short dark hair. She was wearing a navy jumper and beige trousers. She had a distinctive white women’s bike with white front and rear mud guards.
Police Constable Callum Johnston said: “I would urge these people or anyone who knows who they are to get in contact with us.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0211 of Thursday 12 September 2024. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.”