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Bodycam Shown in Palestine Action Trial Alleging Sledgehammer Attack on UK Officer

Jurors viewed police bodycam of the alleged strike, with the case scheduled to continue into January.

Overview

  • Six defendants deny charges over an August 6, 2024 break-in at Elbit Systems UK in Bristol that prosecutors say involved a prison van, red jumpsuits, and weapons.
  • Police Sergeant Kate Evans testified she was struck in the lower back and medical evidence showed a lumbar fracture that kept her off duty for three months.
  • PC Peter Adams told the jury he saw defendant Samuel Corner hit Evans twice, while Corner denies causing grievous bodily harm.
  • PC Aaron Buxton testified a blond male swung a sledgehammer at him, striking his calf and radio during the struggle.
  • Body-worn camera footage of the incident was presented in court after being released by police, and proceedings at Woolwich Crown Court continue.