A pro-Palestine activist is facing possible imprisonment after an alleged campaign of arson attacks targeting McDonald’s, Starbucks and BBC premises in a town. The case highlights the escalation of some protest activity into criminal damage and violence, with the targets apparently selected because of perceived links to Israel or its supporters.

The article says footage shows the activist carrying out firebomb attacks, but the supplied text contains no further details of the alleged offences, court proceedings, location, injuries or damage caused. McDonald’s and Starbucks have both faced boycott campaigns connected to the Israel–Gaza war, while the BBC has also been criticised by activists over its coverage.