The incidents happened at offices belonging to security company Securitas and aerospace firm Leonardo UK on Sunday.
Police have launched an investigation
Police have launched a probe after masked vandals attacked two businesses in Edinburgh.
The incidents happened at offices belonging to security company Securitas and aerospace firm Leonardo UK on Sunday.
Footage, which was shared on social media, showed an unknown group wearing balaclavas smashing windows and desks with hammers and spray painting walls.
The words ‘drop Leonardo now’ could be seen daubed on the wall as the video moved through one building.
Was were spray-painted by the group
A post on X, formerly Twitter, suggested Leonardo was targeted because it manufactured equipment for the Israeli armed forces.
Officers from Police Scotland have confirmed to the Record that they are working to identify those responsible.
A Leonardo UK spokesman told BBC Scotland: “Leonardo UK is subject to UK government export controls and does not supply equipment direct to Israel.
Windows were smashed by the vandals
“Our main customer is the UK Armed Forces and we are proud to manufacture technology that supports our service personnel and helps to keep them safe.”
A spokesperson for Securitas UK said: “On Sunday, Securitas UK responded to an incident of vandalism at our regional office in Edinburgh.
“Whilst we cannot share further details due to the ongoing investigation, the safety of our people, as well as the protection of our property and assets, remains our highest priority.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way following two reports of vandalism in Edinburgh on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
“Officers were contacted around 1.50am to a report of red paint being sprayed onto a building in Crewe Road North. A second incident of windows being smashed at a property in Cliftonhall Industrial Estate was received around 3am on Sunday morning.
“Enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible.”