Two activists have been arrested while apparently trying to disarm warplanes bound for Saudi Arabia. A statement released on behalf of the Rev 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 that two people had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident at the site and that officers were investigating. Now is a good time for the UK to tell Saudi Arabia some unpalatable truths | Michael Axworthy Read moreThe two men said their actions were aimed at preventing a delivery of fighter jets to the Saudi government. They said the delivery was due to take place in the next few weeks.

Source: The Guardian January 29, 2017 13:37 UTC