A court hears allegations that a 50-year-old pro-Palestine activist carried out a series of arson attacks, including damage to a BBC transmitter. Prosecutors say Martha Goddard is accused of setting fire to the BBC transmitter, causing damage estimated at around £1 million. The case also includes claims that she targeted a BBC regional headquarters, along with two Starbucks cafés and a McDonald’s. The Daily Mail reports that investigators found posters left at the scene accusing the broadcaster of being “cowards” and referring to alleged links to Israel. The reports present the allegations as part of court proceedings and do not indicate a conviction. The information comes from what the court is told and reflects the claims made by prosecutors and police during the hearing. The matter remains subject to the legal process, including any responses from the defendant and further evidence to be considered by the court.
Pro-Palestine activist accused of arson attacks on BBC and other sites
A court hears allegations that a 50-year-old pro-Palestine activist carried out a series of arson attacks, including damage to a BBC transmitter. Prosecutors say Martha Goddard is accused of setting f...
- Martha Goddard, 50, is accused of setting fire to a BBC transmitter.
- The alleged transmitter fire causes damage estimated at about £1 million.
- Prosecutors say she also targeted a BBC regional headquarters, two Starbucks cafés, and a McDonald’s.
- Posters are reported to have been left calling the BBC “cowards” and referencing alleged links to Israel.
- The case is being heard in court, with the reports describing allegations rather than a final outcome.
Martha Goddard, 50, allegedly also targeted one of the BBC's regional headquarters, two Starbucks cafes and a McDonald's.
4 hours agoMartha Goddard, 50, allegedly also targeted one of the BBC's regional headquarters, two Starbucks cafes and a McDonald's.
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