Protesters have used two cars to block the gates of a Shenstone factory.
Palestine Action have targeted the UAV Engines site on Lynn Lane, which they say manufactures parts for Elbit drones used by the Israeli military.
The latest action this morning (7th September) saw two vehicles parked across the gate, throwing paint and locking the vehicles in a bid to prevent them being removed.
It follows a protest camp being set up over the past two weeks.
A Palestine Action spokesperson said:
“The agenda against Elbit is steered by activists who remain resolute, steadfast and determined – placing their bodies on the line and holding their ground in the camp.
“Their work has been bolstered by the support of locals, and on Saturday, at 5pm, both will be joined by British-Iraqi rapper and activist Lowkey, who will be performing outside the factory and speaking on the battle against Elbit.”
Palestine Action spokesperson
They dont have the support of locals. Should arrest them all for disturbance of the peace, acts of terrorism and criminal damage. Why are the police allowing this to continue?
Deaf take too much trouble to do anything just like if you report a burglary. What is Pincher the Pincher doing about it. Nothing
This is not a peaceful demonstration.
They should have the full arm of the Law thrown at them.
Intimidation, criminal damage, assault ,obstruction , breach of the peace.
They are Terrorists.
It must be costing the Tax Payer thousands for the Policing of this . situation, Surely the Police can do something. ?! . ..
It’s make you wonder what side is the police on and what orders they have had when dealing with the protesters.
I live in Shenstone and own a small business Hatboxes Ltd on the same site as UAV for the last 10 days my staff and I have been called murderers and supporters of terror we were totally under siege today and the police will not support us by clearing the site of hooded individuals I have seen children frightened going to school and I can honestly say there is no support for their actions in Shenstone.
As a shenstone resident I am disgusted with the way this has been handled. The protesters are being allowed to do whatever they like. They are damaging property , intimidating people and trespassing on other peoples property. We as tax payers are footing the bill for all of this. Police helicopters, police vehicles constantly on site. This is just not right. If they had peacefully protested it wouldn’t of been so bad. But it’s gone way too far now. I want to know why the police are doing nothing.
As a resident these last few days have been unbearable.
These domestic terrorists are not peacefully protesting, they are trespassing, causing criminal damage, attacking security with all sorts of weapons, blocking the highway, drinking, smoking drugs, and generally acting out in a threatening manner.
There various methods of intimidation, harassment and threatening behaviour is not being challenged by the police!
And now they are advertising a big event this Saturday with rappers, and hundreds of attendees.
My question is, on such a small path, how will there not be traffic accident? There have already been so many near misses!
People in this village no longer feel safe! And out councillors and police must ask now.
Perhaps now the community of Shenstone should petition the local authority, Police and powers that be en masse.
It is more than obvious the situation is totally out of control, and as for the said event, surely they should have respect and cancel due to the Mourning of us losing our Sovereign.
This Demonstration is pulling in all the “Rent a Mob “ individuals from all around the Country….disgraceful.
The residents of Shenstone should be contacting their, local councillors, County Councillors, MP, local police, County Police and Crime Commissioner, by telephone, email and text, constantly until they take action against these people who seem to believe they are above the law.