Police are investigating after attacks on two office buildings in Edinburgh in which vandals smashed computer equipment and spray-painted walls.
The incidents, at offices belonging to aerospace firm Leonardo UK and security company Securitas, happened in the early hours of Sunday.
A video posted on X showed masked people in black clothing using hammers to smash windows and computer equipment, and emptying files and cupboards.
The footage also shows them spray-painting walls with slogans including “Drop Leonardo now”.
According to the post, the “autonomous group” carried out the attack on Leonardo because it manufactures equipment used in the Israeli military operation in Gaza.
A Leonardo UK spokesman told BBC Scotland: “Leonardo UK is subject to UK Government export controls and does not supply equipment direct to Israel.
“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.”
The BBC also reported a spokesperson for Securitas UK as saying: “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 on to 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.
“Inquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible.”