NewsUK NewsMetropolitan PoliceThe Metropolitan Police say 72 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action at a protest outside Woolwich Crown Court, where around 500 had gathered15:47, 12 Jun 2026Updated 15:54, 12 Jun 2026Police have arrested 72 people for supporting Palestine Action at a protest where four people are being sentenced for a raid on an Israeli-linked private defence company.The raid by Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 30, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, caused £1m worth of damage to the Elbit Systems UK factory in Bristol in the early hours of August 6 2024.The group had acted in protest over the company's ties to conflict in the Middle East and could today be jailed today for their involvement.Around 500 people had gathered outside Woolwich Crown Court in support of the activists. The Met Police have now said 72 people were arrested for supporting Palestine Action at the demonstration.All of the individuals are currently in police custody.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Breaking NewsMetropolitan Police
72 arrested outside court where Palestine Action activists are being sentenced
The Metropolitan Police say 72 people have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action at a protest outside Woolwich Crown Court, where around 500 had gathered
Four activists face sentencing for a £1M raid on Elbit Systems UK factory in August 2024; 72 arrested supporting them outside court. The incident signals growing security risks for defense-tech suppliers and rising activist pressure targeting Israel-linked companies.







