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Bristol Elbit break-in case heads to retrial for six Palestine Action activists
crime1 month ago

Bristol Elbit break-in case heads to retrial for six Palestine Action activists

Six Palestine Action activists accused of involvement in a break-in at Elbit Systems’ Filton site near Bristol will be retried on charges including criminal damage and violent disorder; after the first trial, some counts were undecided and 18 co-defendants had aggravated burglary charges dropped. Samuel Corner previously faced a grievous bodily harm with intent charge. The retrial for Head, Corner, Kamio, Rajwani, Rogers and Devlin is planned for 16 February 2027, with most defendants on bail after about 18 months in custody.

Epping asylum protests escalate amid police arrests and political debates
world8 months ago

Epping asylum protests escalate amid police arrests and political debates

A man accused of violent disorder during protests against housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel in Epping appeared in court, with police injured during clashes that turned violent after initially peaceful demonstrations. The protests followed allegations against a hotel resident, leading to calls for the hotel to be closed, and ongoing police investigations.