A large crowd of people was escorted by police<\/a> as they walked along Crewe Road North while chanting.<\/p>\n Footage of the demonstration<\/a> showed them continuing to demonstrate outside the facility, which manufactures sensors and electronic systems often used for fighter jets such as F-35s, Typhoons and Gripens.<\/p>\n The site has already been targeted multiple times, with the group Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh taking part in various actions, Edinburgh Live reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the early hours of August 18, protestors blocked the entrance<\/a> to the site by parking a van across it. One person appeared to be inside, while another was “locked” on top of the vehicle.<\/p>\n The building was also targeted<\/a> with glass jars filled with red and green paint, in an attempt to stop access and close down production.<\/p>\n A heavy police presence was dispatched<\/a> to the scene following reports of the incident.<\/p>\n On July 15, a van was driven into a perimeter fence<\/a> surrounding the factory, and the walls were daubed with white paint.<\/p>\n Three women were arrested, and later appeared in court<\/a> charged with malicious mischief, aggravated by having a “terrorist connection”.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n The factory has been previously targeted by demonstrators for its role in supplying equipment used by the Israel<\/a> Defense Forces – specifically guidance kit for F-35 jets.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758085594_118_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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