Detectives from Counter Terrorism Police have joined an investigation into today's security breach at RAF Brize Norton after two pro-Palestine protesters appeared to vandalise two planes at the military base.
Activists from pro-Gaza group, Palestine Action, released footage showing them carry out the disruptive protest in the early hours of the morning.
Thames Valley Police has since confirmed that officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) will join the investigation.
The development comes just hours after Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform leader Nigel Farage called for the group to be banned.
Detectives are investigating the incident in the RAF Base
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A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: "An incident at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire is now being investigated by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE).
"In the early hours of today offenders gained entry to the site and caused criminal damage to aircraft.
"Specialist counter terrorism officers are working closely with officers from Thames Valley Police and the Ministry of Defence Police.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances. Anyone with information which could assist the investigation should call Counter Terrorism Policing South East via Thames Valley Police’s non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 43250305575."
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Reacting with fury following this morning's incident, Jenrick told Sir Keir Starmer: "You are the Prime Minister, do something. Ban Palestine Action. Investigate the security breach."
Farage added: "Palestine Action must be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after the attack on RAF planes at Brize Norton."
Despite stopping short of calling for Palestine Action to be proscribed as a terror group, the Prime Minister described the action as "disgraceful", saying it was an "act of vandalism".
Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the activists responsible should face the "full force of the law".
In a statement, the group accused the UK of being "an active participant in the Gaza genocide and war crimes across the Middle East".
Palestine Action added: "By decommissioning two military planes, Palestine Action have directly intervened to break the chains of oppression."
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "Our armed forces represent the very best of Britain.
"They put their lives on the line for us, and their display of duty, dedication and selfless personal sacrifice are an inspiration to us all.
"It is our responsibility to support those who defend us."
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