Louie Adams, 33, of north London, Harland Archer, 20, of Whitstable in Kent, Finn Collins, 19, also of Whitstable, Moiz Ibrahim, 27, of west London, Salaam Mahmood, 19, of south-east London and Liam Mullany, 33, of Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, are now jointly accused of three charges with the first 18 other defendants.

Prosecutors allege the group committed aggravated burglary with the assistance of sledgehammers, and criminal damage of more than £1m at Elbit’s Bristol facilities. The defendants are further charged with violent disorder.

Friday’s six were remanded in custody to next appear in court on 12 December for a plea hearing.

The first 18 defendants, who have pleaded not guilty, are preparing for trials at various dates, beginning in November.