Eight teenagers and one man were arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly vandalizing properties with paint, recruited via social media by a crime syndicate to intimidate debtors. The syndicate offered HK$800-HK$2,000 per assignment.
A Hong Kong court issued an arrest warrant for Youcef Bennoui, a 35-year-old British tourist, who allegedly jumped bail after being charged with vandalizing airport self-check-in kiosks in February. Bennoui failed to appear in court on Monday, and prosecutors stated he had left the city.
Four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced to prison terms of five to eight years after being convicted of a "terrorist act" for raiding an Israeli arms company's site in Bristol. The group claimed their actions aimed to "dismantle drones and weaponry" used in Gaza. Palestine Action was formally proscribed as a "terrorist" organisation in the UK last July.
Four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced to lengthy custodial terms for damaging drones and equipment at an Elbit Systems UK factory. A judge ruled there was a "terrorist connection" to the offences, citing the planned nature of the attack and its aim to intimidate the government and public for political causes. The damage caused was estimated at £1.2m.
Four Palestine Action activists have been jailed for causing £1.2m of damage at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol. Samuel Corner received the longest sentence for criminal damage and assaulting a police sergeant. The case is believed to be the first where criminal damage convictions are linked to terrorism.
Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage in the UK face potential sentencing as "terrorists" on Friday, a move criticized by legal experts who argue it blurs the line between protest and terrorism.
Judge’s ruling was not disclosed to jurors in two trials and can only now be revealed after reporting restrictions liftedFour Palestine Action activists convicted after a retrial over a violent protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK site face being sentenced as terrorists despite the jury not being told this.In an unprecedented move in a criminal damage case, the judge, Mr Justice Johnson, ruled before the first trial that there appeared to be a “terrorist connection” to the offences – even though the protest took place before Palestine Action was proscribed – but this could not be told to the jury. The finding and the restriction on telling the jury continued for the retrial. Continue reading...
Jordan Devlin, who was acquitted at trial where four co-defendants were convicted, says he was saving livesA Palestine Action activist who was acquitted over a protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK site has said he and his five co-defendants “did the right thing”.Four of those who stood trial with Jordan Devlin were convicted of criminal damage in relation to the direct action protest at the Elbit Systems UK site near Bristol on 6 August 2024 but he said they were acting to save Palestinian lives. Continue reading...
Activists found guilty over break-in at Israeli defence firm’s UK site after jury deliberated for more than 14 hoursFour 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 all found guilty on Tuesday of smashing up property, including drones, manufactured by Elbit Systems and computers at its factory in Filton, near Bristol, on 6 August 2024. Continue reading...
Hong Kong police are seeking a man suspected of criminal damage to the US consulate sign in Central. The first 'S' in 'States' on the Garden Road sign was partially dislodged on Sunday afternoon. The suspect was last seen wearing a black top, white trousers and a grey backpack. No arrests have been made.
Four individuals have denied criminal damage after apple crumble and custard was thrown at the Crown Jewels display case at the Tower of London in December last year. The incident caused over £600 damage to the casing and museum floor. The defendants claim lawful excuse, arguing it was a peaceful protest with minor damage, and dispute the cleanup time and loss of earnings. They are due to appear at City of London Magistrates' Court. The campaign group Take Back Power, an offshoot of Just Stop Oil, claimed responsibility.
Three Palestine Action activists have been acquitted of violent disorder charges, though they and three others remain on trial for criminal damage and other offenses related to a protest at an Israel-based defence firm in the UK.
