Four arrested after protest on roof of global technology firm

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The protest was staged at Teledyne Defence & Space in Shipley

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One man and three women have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit criminal damage following a protest at a defence technology company in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Police "safely brought down" protesters from the roof of Teledyne in Acorn Park Industrial Estate in Shipley on Wednesday morning.

All four remained in police custody on Thursday morning.

None of the protesters are believed to have been injured during the protest.

Images shared on social media show protesters bearing Palestinian flags on the roof of Teledyne Defence & Space.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Criminal offending at any such demonstration is not tolerated and any suspected criminal offences which may have taken place will be fully investigated."

Teledyne could be reached for comment at the time of publication.