Newcastle arms factory targeted by protesters with red paint (www.bbc.com)
from HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works to world@lemmy.world on 18 Feb 18:07
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Six people have been arrested after a protest at an Israeli-owned arms factory.

Protesters from Palestine Action climbed onto the gatehouse of Armstrong Works on Newcastle’s Scotswood Road and dumped rubble in front of the building’s gates to prevent access.

Northumbria Police said it was informed of the protest at about 05:20 GMT and sent officers to the scene.

Five women – aged 20, 21, 24, 27, 28 – and a 20-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, the force said.

Pictures from the scene show the protesters standing on the gatehouse after covering the sign for Armstrong Works, which houses Pearson Engineering, in red paint. They also unfurled a banner which read: “This factory kills kids.”

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