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Activist Strikes Sergeant with Sledgehammer, Faces Woolwich Trial

4/26/2026

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Samuel Corner testified he struck Sergeant Kate Evans with a sledgehammer to protect a fellow activist during the Aug 6 2024 Elbit Systems raid, and he faces a trial in Woolwich Crown Court.
Sergeant Evans suffered a fractured spine and remains on restricted duty after the assault.
The raid caused £1 million ($1.4 million) in damages and led to charges against six defendants including Charlotte Head and Jordan Devlin, with a retrial next week.

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Samuel Corner testified he struck Sergeant Kate Evans with a sledgehammer to protect a fellow activist during the Aug 6 2024 Elbit Systems raid, and he faces a trial in Woolwich Crown Court.
Sergeant Evans suffered a fractured spine and remains on restricted duty after the assault.
The raid caused £1 million ($1.4 million) in damages and led to charges against six defendants including Charlotte Head and Jordan Devlin, with a retrial next week.