Leicester police ‘blanket arrest’ journalists under Terrorism Act for covering protest at Israeli drone factory

Leicester police ‘blanket arrest’ journalists under Terrorism Act for covering protest at Israeli drone factory Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Wed, 10/14/2026 - 15:21 Journalists tell MEE that move has set a 'worrying precedent' and that they no longer ‘feel safe’ after reporting on Elbit protests A protestor is hauled away by police outside UAV tactical Systems in Leicester, 8 October (Martin Pope) Off At least five journalists were arrested under the Terrorism Act while they were reporting on a protest at an Is