US EditionThree women charged under Terrorism Act after van driven into fence of defence factory
EDINBURGH, JUL 20 – Three women linked to a pro-Palestinian group were charged under the Terrorism Act after targeting a defence factory producing laser systems, police said.
- On July 15, 2025, officers charged three women under the Terrorism Act, after a van breached the perimeter fence at Leonardo’s Crewe Road North facility.
- Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh claimed damaging the Ferry Road site on Tuesday, citing its production of laser targeting systems for Israel’s F-35 jets.
- Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit is leading the investigation and appealed for information on a blue Ford Transit van seen around Gorgie Road on Monday and Tuesday.
- A white Honda CR-Z was recovered from a Gorgie Road car park after the incident and authorities are seeking information on its movements.
- The women are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, and police have asked anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 0416 of July 15.
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Three women charged under terrorism act after van breaks through fence at Edinburgh defence factory
Three pro-Palestine protestors have appeared in court charged with terrorism offences after their van broke through the exterior fence of a defence factory in Edinburgh.The women, aged 31, 34 and 42, were arrested following the incident on Tuesday 15 July at the Leonardo facility in Pilton area to the north of the Scottish capital.The trio were subsequently charged under section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000 on Sunday before appearing at Edinburg…
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