By CIARAN FOREMAN, REPORTER Published: 16:35 BST, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 16:55 BST, 7 October 2025
Pro-Palestine vandals launched a late-night raid of arms suppliers' offices which they trashed by smashing windows and computers with hammers due to their supposed links to the Israeli armed forces.Shocking video footage taken by the unknown balaclava-clad group shows them wreaking havoc in Securitas and Leonardo UK's premises' in Edinburgh in the early hours of Sunday morning.A post online said the thugs smashed up the offices of the security company and aerospace firm due to their factories producing laser targeting systems for Israeli F-35 fighter jets.The footage, which shows the walls being spray-painted with messages like 'Drop Leonardo Now' was originally backed by a rap song which heavily features the word 'Intifada' - a reference to Palestinian uprising.The video goes on to show the group aggressively smashing windows, keyboards, huge televisions and destroying entire meeting rooms as they obliterate the offices.Police were called to the major disturbance at around 1.50am on Sunday after reports of red paint being sprayed onto Leonardo UK's office.Just one hour later they were called to Securitas' premises at the site where the windows were being demolished.A Leonardo UK spokesman said it does not directly supply equipment to Israel. Shocking video footage taken by the unknown balaclava-clad group shows them wreaking havoc in Securitas and Leonardo UK's premises' in Edinburgh The footage shows walls covered being spray-painted with messages like 'Drop Leonardo Now' The video goes on to show the group aggressively smashing windows, keyboards, huge televisions and destroying entire meeting rooms as they obliterate the offices A post online said the thugs smashed up the offices of the security company and aerospace firm due to their factories producing laser targeting systems for Israeli F-35 fighter jetsThey told BBC Scotland: 'Leonardo UK is subject to UK government export controls and does not supply equipment direct to Israel.'Our main customer is the UK Armed Forces and we are proud to manufacture technology that supports our service personnel and helps to keep them safe.'A spokesperson for Securitas UK said: 'On Sunday, Securitas UK responded to an incident of vandalism at our regional office in Edinburgh.'Whilst we cannot share further details due to the ongoing investigation, the safety of our people, as well as the protection of our property and assets, remains our highest priority.'Police Scotland told the Daily Mail they were investigating both incidents to uncover those responsible.Leonardo UK and Securitas have been approached for further information.
