Two Londoners are among four individuals charged by counter terrorism police after damaging two Voyager aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, resulting in £7 million in damages. They face charges including conspiracy to enter a prohibited place knowingly for a purpose prejudicial to the UK’s safety and conspiracy to commit criminal damage. This incident, claimed by Palestine Action, led to further political action, including a significant majority vote in the Commons to classify the group as a terrorist organization, pending a debate in the House of Lords.
The four individuals are charged with conspiracy to enter a prohibited place knowingly for a purpose prejudicial to the safety or interests of the United Kingdom, and conspiracy to commit criminal damage following an incident at RAF Brize Norton.
Palestine Action claimed responsibility for damaging two Voyager aircraft, causing £7 million worth of damage on June 20, leading to police investigations and subsequent arrests.
The UK Government's move to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was backed by MPs, with legislation passing in the Commons by a vote of 385 to 26.
A 41-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail, while a 23-year-old man was released without charge.
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