POLICE have arrested an unspecified number of protesters after dramatic clashes outside an arms factory in Scotland ...
POLICE have arrested an unspecified number of protesters after dramatic clashes outside an arms factory in Scotland.
Police were seen grabbing protesters, pinning them to the ground, and pushing them away from the Thales site amid shouts of “thugs” and “who killed Sheku Bayoh”. A spokesperson for Thales said: “Thales is extremely proud of its role in helping to protect the UK and keep our armed forces safe. Regarding exports, Thales adheres to the UK Government’s industry control system for overseas sales, one of the most rigorous and transparent of its kind in the world.
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