Pro-Palestine activists used sledgehammers in action at Israel-linked firm, UK court told 🔗 Police officer suffered fractured spine during operation at factory near Bristol last year, Woolwich crown court hears​Six pro-Palestinian activists armed with sledgehammers attacked an Israeli-linked defence firm, with one striking a female police officer twice with his weapon, a court has heard.Opening the trial at Woolwich crown court on Tuesday, the prosecutor, Deanna Heer KC, said the defendants were involved in a “meticulously organised” operation by Palestine Action at the Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, on 6 August last year. Continue reading... #englishnews #guardian #worldnews #analysis