Palestine protesters occupy defence firm's factory
GoogleProtesters have occupied the roof of a factory belonging to a company they say provides military equipment to Israel.
The Palestine Action group has claimed responsibility for targeting the Permoid Industries Ltd building, on Horndale Avenue in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, in an attack which has seen machinery damaged and parts of the roof ripped off.
"Free Gaza" has been sprayed inside the plant and footage shared online by the group shows a repurposed fire extinguisher spraying more paint into the factory through a hole in the roof.
Police have cordoned off the area around the building and advised the public to stay away. Permoid Industries has been approached for a comment.
Palestine Action has accused Permoid Industries of supplying munitions containers to the Israeli armed forces.
A group of protesters initially broke into the factory during the early hours of Saturday morning, before a second break-in on Monday morning saw people occupy the roof.
A Durham Police spokesperson said: "A small number of protesters have gained access to the roof.
"A cordon is in place around the building and officers are continuing to communicate with protesters."
Police previously said damage had been caused during the break-in on Saturday but nothing was thought to have be taken.