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Protesters on roof of military supplier company

The protest started in the early hours of this morning Credit: @BrightonBDS

Protesters are on the roof of a company that supplies equipment to scores of armies throughout the world.

It is believed the protesters are targeting Instro Precision Ltd which is based in the Pysons Road Industrial Estate in Broadstairs.

Instro Precision and Elbit Systems have both been approached for a comment after it was reported that workers were unable to get into the business premises.

Protesters say they have chained themselves to the fence in protest of the company selling to equipment to Israel and Afghanistan

Kent police are on the scene.

Kent Police is currently monitoring a reported protest taking place at the Pysons Road Industrial Estate in Broadstairs.

"As with all such events, the primary role of Kent Police is to facilitate peaceful protest, which is lawful, whilst also ensuring public safety and minimising any disruption.

"Resources will be deployed as necessary and appropriate."

– Kent Police spokesman

Optical and camera systems like those manufactured at Instro Precision are supplied for use on drones and also for camera systems on the apartheid wall.

"We are here to take action to prevent Israel from continuing its oppression and apartheid against the Palestinians."

– Lucy Marshall, protester
Protesters say they arrived at 5am Credit: @BrightonBDS
Kent Police are on the scene Credit: @BrightonBDS