Ejection seat firm targeted by pro-Palestine group

Police said criminal damage was carried out on Wednesday morning and are appealing for witnesses

Pro-Palestine activists have admitted breaking into and damaging the headquarters of a company that makes aircraft ejection seats.

Palestine Action claimed Buckinghamshire-based aircraft firm Martin-Baker was "known to supply ejection seats for Israel's F-35 fighter jets".

Thames Valley Police said two people wearing dark clothing and face coverings used a hammer, crowbar and spray paint to damage a building in the early hours of Wednesday.

Martin-Baker, which is in Denham, has been contacted for comment.

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Palestine Action said it smashed office windows with hammers and painted the building red.

Thames Valley Police has appealed for witnesses and information about the incident at Martin-Baker.

Det Con Ben Flaherty said: "We take incidents of criminal damage seriously."