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Four activists who staged protests outside a defence firm have been arrested.<\/p>\n
Palestine Action said its members blocked the entrance to two Elbit Systems UK sites in Bristol by using equipment to lock themselves inside a vehicle.<\/p>\n
Police said they were called at about 06:45 GMT to two business premises at Aztec West Business Park and Patchway.<\/p>\n
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and an investigation is under way.<\/p>\n
Elbit Systems based in Israel, is a defence contractor which supplies the Israeli army with equipment.<\/p>\n
Elbit Systems UK said in court earlier this year<\/a> that it did not supply Israel with arms and was separate to Elbit Systems.<\/p>\n It has been contacted by the BBC for comment.<\/p>\n Palestine Action claimed responsibility for the protests on social media.<\/p>\n Avon and Somerset Police said two people at each location were inside a vehicle blocking an entrance.<\/p>\n “They’d used equipment to lock or secure themselves inside the vehicle,” they said.<\/p>\n “Officers attended both sites and engaged with the protestors. Specialist officers were then deployed to safely free them.”<\/p>\n It continued: “We\u2019re committed to facilitating people\u2019s right to lawful protest, but we have a duty to balance these rights with those of other members of the public who are entitled to go about their lives without disruption.”<\/p>\n Follow BBC Bristol on <\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>X<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>. Send your story ideas to us on email or via <\/em>WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\nRelated internet links<\/h2>\n