Trio accused of damaging 'Israeli weapon parts' firm

Three people have been remanded in custody accused of causing £2.4m damage to an electronics firm that is said to be linked to the Israeli military.

Computers were smashed and red paint was sprayed at Keysight Technologies premises in Fleet, Hampshire, in the early hours of Sunday, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.

Steven Davies, 57, Ian Roberts, 51, and Dolores Gnapi, 34, are charged with aggravated burglary and criminal damage. Roberts is additionally charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

The defendants, who have not yet entered pleas, were remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 1 May.

The company produces parts used in Elbit Systems' drones, the court was told.

Defence barrister Katie McFadden told the court: "I am concerned that both in the charge selection and in the way it's been described, this matter has been massively overblown for the purpose of an application for remand."

Prosecutor Kate Bolton said the defendants shouted "for Palestine" and sprayed walls, floors and desks.

The three are also accused of smashing computer screens, servers and other electronic equipment.

Roberts, of Wednesbury, West Midlands; Davies, of Birmingham and Gnapi, of Lewisham, south-east London were remanded in custody by district judge Sam Goozee.

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