Palestine activists occupy building in Manchester as they release address and demand more join them

Palestine activists occupy building in Manchester as they release address and demand more join them
GB NEWS
George Bunn

By George Bunn


Published: 22/11/2023

- 09:40

Updated: 22/11/2023

- 10:57

It follows a series of protests in Southampton and London

A pro-Palestine protester has climbed onto the roof of a building in central Manchester.

The activist, from campaign group Palestine Action, climbed onto the roof of the the offices of Fisher German.


In the video posted on the groups page on X, formerly Twitter, the group said: "BREAKING: An actionist is on top of Fisher German Manchester.

"Ready to occupy the property managers of an Elbit weapons factory.#ShutElbitDown

Palestine Action on the ceiling

The activist on to part of the roof

X/Palestine Action

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted by GB News for a comment.

Fisher German has also been approached for a comment.

In a separate video, the activist said: "I'm on the rooftop of Fisher German in Manchester.

"Fisher German rent out properties to Elbit systems, Isreal's largest weapons manufacturer.

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Palestine Action protester

The protester was stood on part of the building

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"Right now weapons are being used by Israel to drop on Palestinians in this genocide that's been happening."

The group named the street where the protest is taking place in Manchester.

UAV Tactical Systems Limited (U-TacS) an SME owned by Elbit has previously denied that they supply the Israeli military or Israeli Ministry of Defence.

They accused the group of using misinformation as a tactic to recruit people to join them.

The group has previously targeted a facility in Southampton and another in Leicestershire.

Assistant chief constable at Leicestershire Police Adam Slonecki said: “We support the right to protest peacefully but will take immediate action against those who are seeking to commit crime and damage property."

A 24-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Public Order Act in Leicester.

Activists also targeted One Eagle Place, Piccadilly, which is home to the offices of Leonardo UK - a defence and security firm.

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