Two activists from Palestine Action who succeeded in occupying and shutting down UAV tactical Systems (U-tacS), an Israeli drone manufacturer in Leicester currently besieged by Palestine Action, will begin their trial today, charged with criminal damage over 8000. The 7-day trial started today on Monday 19th June and will take place at Leicester Crown Court. 

The milestone action took place during May 2021 as the Israeli military bombarded Gaza using Elbits weaponry, murdering over 260 Palestinians, including 67 children. Once activists scaled the building, hundreds from the local community mobilised in support. The Leicester fire brigade were called by police to remove the activists from the roof of the factory, but...