Workers at a Glasgow munitions factory have been evacuated after the building was targeted by protestors.
A group called Palestine Action Scotland climbed onto the roof at Thales in the early hours of this morning, where it is understood severe damage has been caused.
Police say they arrived at 5.20am, and it is believed that activists remain at the site, with reports claiming the factory has been unable to continue with their usual operations.
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Govan based Thales is a global company that designs and produces defence related systems, that it provides to governments around the world.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman saying : "Police were called to a report of a demonstration within the grounds of a business premises on Linthouse Road, Govan, Glasgow. Officers remain at the scene.
"Police Scotland is a rights-based organisation that puts our values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights at the heart of everything we do.
"We have a duty under the European Convention on Human Rights to protect the rights of people who wish to peacefully protest or counter protest balanced against the rights of the wider community."
The activists claim they are protesting over the company's involvement in developing a surveillance 'Watchkeeper' drone.
The drone was developed by Thales and Israel’s Elbit Systems and it is believed activists stormed the Glasgow factory to try and disrupt Israel’s military supply chain in Britain through direct action.
It is claimed the drone has been used in Gaza to bring terror to the citizens of the war-torn city.
The Watchkeeper is also said to have been trialled over British waters by the UK Border Force, as a way for them to monitor the flow of refugees seeking to enter Britain.
In Gaza, a number of artists have painted a mural dedicated to the group, thanking them for their actions against the British-Israeli arms trade.
Thales UK has been contacted for comment.
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