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Hastings Three to face trial over anti-arms trade protests in ‘clearly political’ prosecutions
Peaceful protestors stand at the entrance to the Hastings Arms Factory site with signs, banners, leaflets and flags, February 2024
[Katy Weitz] 
PROSECUTIONS of anti-arms trade activists are “clearly political” and “designed to deter peace protests,” campaigners warned today before three pro-Palestine demonstrators go on trial next week.
The Hastings Three — 71-year-old Laurance Holden, 31-year-old Clem McCullough and 24-year-old Thomas Delves — took part in a protest outside arms manufacturer General Dynamic’s Hastings premises on February 29.
They will appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and plead not guilty to charges of aggravated trespass.
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