Individuals Granted Bail Following Defense Firm Protest

Bail has been granted to four individuals who participated in a demonstration outside a defense company. Palestine Action stated that its members obstructed access to two Elbit Systems UK facilities in Bristol by employing equipment to secure themselves within a vehicle. Their apprehension occurred on Tuesday, following a police notification received around 06:45 GMT concerning two commercial properties situated at Aztec West Business and Patchway. Avon and Somerset police confirmed that the four were taken into custody on suspicion of a public order offence and have subsequently been released on police bail, pending ongoing investigations. Elbit Systems, an international defense contractor, is headquartered in Israel. Nevertheless, Elbit UK operates as an an independent company and conveyed to the BBC: “We are proud to provide critical support and advanced technology to the British armed forces from our sites in Bristol, and this work has continued uninterrupted today.” It further stated: “Any claims that these facilities supply the Israeli military or Israeli Ministry of Defence are completely false.” For updates, BBC Bristol can be followed on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story suggestions can be submitted via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. This material is copyrighted by BBC in 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC does not assume responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding its policy on external linking is available.