Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Pro-Palestinian Activists Face Trial Over UK Military Base Break-In
Four people are going to court in 2027 because they are accused of doing something they shouldn't have.
They are part of a group that supports Palestine.
The group is accused of breaking into a British military base and causing damage to two planes.
The group says they did it to protest the UK's support of Israel.
Police said the damage cost a lot of money.
The group has also been labeled as a terrorist group by the government, but they say that is wrong.
The case is ongoing and will be heard in court.
Four pro-Palestinian activists face a 2027 trial.
They are charged with breaking into a UK military air base.
The activists allegedly damaged two Voyager aircraft with red paint.
The incident occurred at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
The group Palestine Action claimed responsibility for the protest.
- Who
- Lewie Chiaramello, Jony Cink, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, and Daniel Jeronymides-Norie, along with the group Palestine Action.
- What
- Four pro-Palestinian activists are facing trial for breaking into a military base and damaging aircraft.
- When
- A trial is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
- Where
- The incident occurred at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, England.
- Why
- The activists were protesting against Britain's support for Israel.
Palestine Action
UK Government
Nature of Actions
Palestine Action
Actions are justified as protest against UK support of Israel.
UK Government
The government views the action as criminal activity and a threat to national security.
- Defendants
- Lewie Chiaramello, Jony Cink, Amy Gardiner-Gibson, Daniel Jeronymides-Norie
- Charges
- Conspiracy to enter a prohibited place, conspiracy to commit criminal damage
- Location of incident
- RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
- Damage estimate
- 7 million pounds ($9.4 million)
- Group Claiming Responsibility
- Palestine Action
- Trial Date
- January 2027