Two branches, and offices for BNY Mellon, were targeted yesterday
Four people were arrested in a late night raid after city centre buildings were smashed and covered in red paint. Two Barclays branches, on Market Street and Mosley Street, and the BNY Mellon office at Piccadilly Gardens were targeted early on Friday morning .
Police remain in attendance on Wilbraham Road as they continue to search the property that was raided. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a 'massive' police presence at the scene last night, including Tactical Aid Unit officers. In a post on X claiming responsibility yesterday, Palestine Action wrote: "Palestine Action targeted three sites in Manchester overnight, hitting two Barclays branches and BNY Mellon. Both banks invest in Israel’s largest weapons firm, Elbit Systems."
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