Two people have been arrested after protesters scaled an aluminium products factory in Birmingham, causing thousands of pounds in damage during a demonstration lasting more than 30 hours.
Police said a sledgehammer and golf clubs were used to smash windows and skylights, and paint was thrown across offices at the Arconic factory on Kitts Green Road. The protest group Palestine Action claims the firm's products are used in the manufacture of Israeli military jets, though Arconic has not commented.
A 26-year-old woman from Burton-upon-Trent and a man who has not provided personal details were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, aggravated trespass and a public order offence. Specialist police officers detained them at about 15:30 BST on Tuesday.
Earlier, a 22-year-old woman from Bury, Greater Manchester, was charged with aggravated trespass. The protest began at 05:00 BST on Monday, with protesters gaining access to the site. West Midlands Police deployed a specialist protest removal team trained to work at heights.
Arconic produces aluminium sheet for the aerospace and automotive industries and previously manufactured the cladding used on Grenfell Tower.
