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Three women charged under Terrorism Act over van driven into fence of defence factory

Sunday, 20 July 2025 15:35

Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act after a van was driven into an external fence of a defence business in Edinburgh.

The incident happened at the Leonardo facility in Crewe Road North on Tuesday.

The three women - aged 31, 34 and 42 - who were earlier arrested under the Terrorism Act have been charged and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 21 July.

Police Scotland's Counter Terrorism Unit are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.

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