British Aerospace Agm

The action began with a die-in outside the AGM with blood being splashed all over the forecourt. Inside CAAT (Campaign Against the Arms Trade) organised questions to the board. George Galloway MP, accused Chief Executive Dick Evan of trying to murder Saudi dissident Mohammed al-Masari. An activist then tried to make a citizens arrest under the 1969 Genocide Act forbidding aid or conspiracy to commit genocide referring to the outrages occurring in East Timor. This was ignored and the activist was unceremoniously thrown out.

After this there was a rush at the stage as other activists attempted to mount the podium and meet the board. Some eggs were thrown and two people locked on. Security waded in and began to remove people. There were reports of heavy-handed treatment including activists being beaten up in the lift. Activists were also photographed by Security. Contact CAAT 0171 281 0297.