Seven charged after Bristol defence firm is ram-raided and ransacked

Seven individuals charged after raid on Bristol defence firm using a prison van to break in. Avon and Somerset Police charged the group following the attack by activists claiming to be from Palestine Action at Elbit Systems UK’s facility in Patchway. Two men face terrorism-related charges. The Counter Terrorism Policing South East unit is leading the investigation. Man from Warwickshire held under suspicion of terrorism acts. Detectives continue to investigate. Palestine Action claims responsibility for the attack, while Elbit Systems Ltd denounces it as politically motivated violence. Accused to appear in court. Ongoing probe with no wider risk to the community reported.