Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage
Four Palestine Action activists have been convicted of criminal damage for a 2024 break-in at an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, where they destroyed equipment including drones and computers. Samuel Corner was additionally found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a police officer during the incident. Two other defendants were acquitted, and sentencing will follow for the convicted individuals.
- ▪Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Rajwani were convicted of criminal damage for destroying property at Elbit Systems' UK factory.
- ▪Samuel Corner was found guilty by a majority verdict of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Sgt Kate Evans, whom he struck with a sledgehammer.
- ▪Zoe Rogers and Jordan Devlin were acquitted of criminal damage, while the jury did not reach verdicts on violent disorder charges in a prior trial.
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Police officers watch supporters outside Woolwich crown court, London, on 23 April. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenPolice officers watch supporters outside Woolwich crown court, London, on 23 April. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAUK newsFour Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damageActivists found guilty over break-in at Israeli defence firm’s UK site after jury deliberated for more than 14 hoursHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentTue 5 May 2026 11.53 EDTFirst published on Tue 5 May 2026 10.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFour out of six Palestine Action activists who stood trial over a break-in at an Israeli defence firm’s UK site have been convicted of criminal damage.Charlotte Head, 29; Samuel Corner, 23; Leona Kamio, 30; and Fatema Rajwani, 21; were…
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