Seven charged with vandalism at Trump's Turnberry resort with alleged terrorist connection

Seven people accused of vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort have been charged with an offence alleged to have a "terrorist connection".

The allegation is contained in an indictment lodged with the High Court of Justiciary in Glasgow over the incident that happened at the Ayrshire resort during a protest on 8 March 2025.

It states that the offence was aggravated under Section 31 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, as amended by the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021, because it had a "terrorist connection".

The Defend Our Juries group has criticised the move, claiming the accused could face "far longer prison sentences" despite not being charged with terrorism offences.

Kieran Robson, 35, Uzma Bashir, 56, Ricky Southall, 34, Autumn Taylor Ward, 22, Rebecca Sian Davies, 29, John Moxley, 58, and Dylan Chiaramello, 24, were all charged with criminal damage following the protest.

It is alleged the group dug up turf and sprayed weedkiller on the course, caused flooding by damaging a sprinkler system, and damaged a light.

Prosecutors also allege that slogans including "Free Gaza", "Free Palestine" and "Gaza is not for sale" were daubed on the course and buildings, along with offensive messages directed at Trump.

The seven were due to appear at the High Court in Glasgow next Monday, but the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service said on Friday that the hearing had been adjourned, with the next hearing due to take place in October.