Four members of the protest group Palestine Action have been convicted of criminal damage following a break-in at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol. The activists were found guilty after causing significant destruction to property valued at around £1 million during their protest against the Israeli defence firm, which they allege supplies weaponry used against civilians in Gaza.
Details of the Incident
In August 2024, Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Rajwani entered the Elbit Systems facility, reportedly utilising a decommissioned prison van to breach security barriers. Once inside, they armed themselves with tools such as crowbars and hammers, proceeding to damage computers, drones, and other equipment manufactured at the site. The prosecution highlighted the extent of the destruction, with evidence suggesting that the group aimed to dismantle what they believed were military assets intended for use by the Israeli Defence Forces.
While Corner was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm on police sergeant Kate Evans during the raid, the other three activists were remanded in
