Protesters Target Drone Factory, Arrests Made

0:00Early Friday morning, around 3-10 a.m. on April 24, Lester Shire Police responded to a van crashing into the gate at a drone factory. In Bronstone, protesters climbed onto the roof of UAB tactical systems, causing damage, leading to six arrests total, all still in custody by afternoon, counter-terrorism policing. East Midlands has now stepped in to lead the probe, working with local cops due to the incident's nature. The group behind it, called the Aftershock, took credit, linking the factory's owner to Israel's top weapons firm. The company fire back, denying any ties to Israel, and stressing they only support UK forces with vital gear. Those nabbed face charges like criminal damage, assault on an emergency worker, and conspiracy to burglar or damage, ages from 25 to 41. Cops wrapped up at the scene by 4 p.m. that day, gathering evidence, and their backing peaceful protests, but cracking down on crimes like this one.