Ten more arrests in connection with ram raid on Israeli weapons firm in South Gloucestershire
Elbit Systems UK was targeted in August
Last updated 20th Nov 2024
Ten people have become the latest to be arrested over an attack at a defence firm in south Gloucestershire.
The incident on Tuesday 6th August saw a group of people force their way into a building for Elbit Systems UK causing extensive damage. Several employees of the company and two police officers who responded, were assaulted.
Those arrested are:
A 32-year-old man from Liverpool
A 23-year-old man from Bristol
A 40-year-old woman from London
A 28-year-old woman from Beckenham
A 30-year-old woman from London
A 19-year-old woman from London
A 24-year-old woman from London
A 32-year-old woman from Manchester
A 27-year-old man from London
A 72-year-old man from Hull has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
They all remain in custody at this time.
At the time of the incident the protest group Palestine Action, claimed responsibility.
Back in August a further 10 people were charged with offences linked to the incident including criminal damage and violent disorder, with all 10 due to stand trial in November next year.