STV NewsProtestors have gathered outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court ahead of the appearance of three women charged over terrorism offences.
Pro-Palestinian group, Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh, claimed members had damaged the site after a van crashed into the perimeter of a defence factory on Ferry Road on Tuesday.
Police confirmed they responded to the incident at the Italian-owned manufacturer, which supplies parts for jets and helicopters.
Three women, aged 31, 34, and 42, were charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 following the incident and are due to appear in court on Monday.
STV NewsA large crowd have gathered outside the court calling for their release.
Police appealed for members of the public for information relating to the movements of a blue Ford Transit van in the Georgie Road area on Monday and prior to the incident on Tuesday.
They are also looking to trace the movements of a white Honda CR-Z on the same dates. It was recovered from a car park in Gorgie Road following the incident.
Anyone who saw either vehicle in the area, or has any information, is asked to contact police.
STV NewsIf anyone was in the Crewe Road North or Gorgie Road areas and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of July 15.
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