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Activist on Trial for Allegedly Striking Police Officer

4/22/2026

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On 6 August 2024, Samuel Corner, a Palestine Action activist, is on trial for allegedly striking police officer Kate Evans with a sledgehammer at an Israeli-linked arms factory in Filton near Bristol.
Corner says he acted to protect a co-defendant believed in danger.
He panicked after being sprayed with Pava spray and did not realize he hit a police officer.
The trial continues with all defendants denying the charges.

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Story summary

On 6 August 2024, Samuel Corner, a Palestine Action activist, is on trial for allegedly striking police officer Kate Evans with a sledgehammer at an Israeli-linked arms factory in Filton near Bristol.
Corner says he acted to protect a co-defendant believed in danger.
He panicked after being sprayed with Pava spray and did not realize he hit a police officer.
The trial continues with all defendants denying the charges.