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Palestine Action defendants acquitted of aggravated burglary over arms factory raid (www.middleeasteye.net)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/42709668

4 February 2026 12:40 GMT

During the trial, the prosecution alleged that the six defendants entered the factory with sledgehammers, intending, if needed, to injure and incapacitate security guards.

But the defendants disputed that the sledgehammers were “weapons of offence”, and insisted they were intended only to damage property.

As the verdicts were being read, the defendants held hands and embraced in the dock, as families and supporters cheered and wept.

The six defendants have been held for around 18 months on remand- exceeding standard UK custodial time limits.

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[–] zedcell@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Bootlicking scum

[–] BigTwerp@feddit.uk -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Great arguement you have there.

In my view private companies profiting from genocide are fair game for these tactics and clearly the jury agrees.

Battering someone with a sledgehammer isn't.

[–] zedcell@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

"Someone".

Yeah they just battered any old random person, definitely.

Bootlicking scum.

[–] BigTwerp@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You seem very extreme in your views, perhaps you should take an internet break to find yourself a sense of perspective.

[–] zedcell@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The only extremist is you, you bootlicking scum.

Part your hand from cock and fuck off.

[–] BigTwerp@feddit.uk -1 points 1 week ago

I'm sorry you feel that way. Here is a link to some resources about healthy internet habits: https://saferinternet.org.uk/

Be well.