Palestine Action activist who hit officer with sledge hammer ‘panicked’, court told
Summary
A Palestine Action activist named Samuel Corner is on trial for hitting a police officer with a sledgehammer during a protest at an arms factory linked to Israel. Corner says he acted out of panic to protect a fellow protester and did not intend to cause serious harm.Key Facts
- Samuel Corner, 23, is charged with causing serious injury to police officer Sgt Kate Evans with a sledgehammer.
- The incident happened during a protest at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol on 6 August 2024.
- Corner and five others face charges of criminal damage for destroying drones, computers, and other equipment.
- Corner says he was sprayed with Pava spray (similar to pepper spray) and panicked after hearing screams.
- He claims he struck the officer to protect a co-defendant who he believed was being badly hurt.
- Corner said he wanted to stop the factory from making and exporting weapons.
- The officer’s spine was fractured in the attack.
- The defendants deny all the charges and the trial is ongoing.
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