Three women appear in court after van crashed into defence factory

Three women have appeared in court after a van crashed into the perimeter of a defence factory in Edinburgh.

Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, from London, Susan Riddell, 42, and Naomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

Each faced a charge of malicious mischief aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.

Riddell, from Glasgow, faced an additional charge of dangerous driving aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.

All three made no plea and were granted bail.

Stubbs-Gorman, from Glasgow, is due to appear before court again on Tuesday while the others are still to have their next appearance confirmed.

Protestors gathered outside the court in Edinburgh ahead of the three appearing demanding their release.

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