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Moment pro-Palestine activist firebombs McDonald’s, Starbucks and BBC offices as she faces prison for violent anti-Israel campaign in town
Martha Goddard, 51, has been convicted of damaging a McDonald’s, two Starbucks premises and a BBC office in Norwich during a five-month campaign of anti-Israel protests. She used homemade incendiary devices and left pro-Palestinian posters at the sites; the case matters because the attacks caused significant damage and involved explosive substances.
Police linked Goddard to the crimes through fingerprints on the posters, CCTV footage and evidence found during a search of her home. She was convicted of five counts of criminal damage and two counts of making an explosive substance, but acquitted of attempted explosions and an alleged attack on a transmitting station; sentencing is due in October.
In short
- Norwich activist convicted over firebomb attacks on four sites.
- Homemade thermite devices caused thousands of pounds in damage.
- Sentencing is scheduled for October.
Explained simply
A 51-year-old woman has been convicted of damaging buildings in Norwich, including a McDonald's, two Starbucks and a BBC office over five months. The attacks involved homemade incendiary devices and were linked to a campaign against Israel, with pro-Palestinian posters left at each site.
These attacks are significant because they involved explosive devices and caused substantial damage, leading to serious criminal charges. She was convicted of five counts of criminal damage and two counts of making an explosive substance.
Police identified her through fingerprints on the posters left at each site, CCTV footage and evidence discovered during a search of her home. These materials provided the key evidence linking her to the attacks.
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