Ejection seat firm targeted by pro-Palestine group

Louise Parry
BBC News, Buckinghamshire
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Police said criminal damage was carried out on Wednesday morning and are appealing for witnesses

Pro-Palestine activists have admitted breaking into and damaging the headquarters of a company that makes aircraft ejection seats.

Palestine Action claimed Buckinghamshire-based aircraft firm Martin-Baker was "known to supply ejection seats for Israel's F-35 fighter jets".

Thames Valley Police said two people wearing dark clothing and face coverings used a hammer, crowbar and spray paint to damage a building in the early hours of Wednesday.

Martin-Baker, which is in Denham, has been contacted for comment.

Palestine Action said it smashed office windows with hammers and painted the building red.

Thames Valley Police has appealed for witnesses and information about the incident at Martin-Baker.

Det Con Ben Flaherty said: "We take incidents of criminal damage seriously."

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