Tag: criminal damage
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Pro-Palestine activists attack Israel-linked firm in Woolwich court case
Overview of the Woolwich court case In a case unfolding at Woolwich Crown Court, six pro-Palestine activists are accused of violently targeting an Israel-linked defence firm. The incident, described during an opening prosecution presentation, involved the group wielding sledgehammers in what authorities characterized as a planned attack. Among those present was a police officer who…
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Pro-Palestine Activists Use Sledgehammers in UK Court Hearing over Israel-Linked Defence Firm Attack
Overview of the Case A group of six pro-Palestine activists stood accused in a Woolwich Crown Court trial that opened this week. Prosecutors allege the defendants attacked an Israel-linked defence firm with sledgehammers, an act described in court as violent disruption connected to ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza. The proceedings illustrate how protest…
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Woman cuts down yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages in Gaza questioned by police
Background: Yellow ribbons as a symbol of solidarity Yellow ribbons were placed on railings in Muswell Hill, Haringey, to show solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The memorial marked the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks and quickly became a focal point for those wishing to express support amid the ongoing conflict in…