Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK air base break in
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Five pro-Palestinian activists pleaded not guilty in a London court to damaging property at the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base in England. The incident occurred in June, when the activists allegedly broke into the base and sprayed red paint on two Voyager aircraft. They are charged with damaging property for a purpose prejudicial to the interests or safety of the UK. The activists, who appeared via videolink from prison, are associated with Palestine Action, a group now banned in the UK. Their trial is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The activists made no applications for bail, despite it being one of their key demands, which also included the release of documents related to their case and the de-proscription of Palestine Action.
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