Activists arrested for 'trying to disarm warplanes' at BAE Systems

Two activists have been arrested while allegedly trying to disarm warplanes bound for Saudi Arabia. A statement released on behalf of Reverend Dan Woodhouse and Quaker activist Sam Walton said the pair had entered the BAE Systems site in Warton, Lancashire, on Sunday morning with the intention of disarming planes. Lancashire Police confirmed two people had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident at the site and officers were investigating.