Video appears to show activists vandalising Musselburgh aerospace site

Police were alerted to a break-in at Bruntons Aero Products in Musselburgh shortly after midnight on January 1, and inquiries are ongoing. A social media post accompanying a video said the site was targeted because of links to Leonardo UK.

Footage shared online appears to show people entering the Bruntons Aero Products facility near Musselburgh and causing damage. Police said they were alerted shortly after midnight on January 1 and that inquiries are ongoing. The social media post accompanying the video said the site was targeted because the company supplies parts to firms including Leonardo UK, which has ties to military programmes. Bruntons has been approached for comment. Known details: - Police reported officers were notified around 12.35am on 1 January after a report of a break-in and damage at premises on Eskmills Road, Musselburgh. - A video posted on X showed people inside the facility and graffiti was visible; the post said the site was targeted over links to Leonardo UK and the F‑35 programme. - Bruntons describes itself on LinkedIn as a specialist manufacturer of aerospace component parts that supplies firms including BAE Systems and Leonardo. - Leonardo UK has previously said it is subject to UK Government export controls and that it does not supply equipment directly to Israel. - Police said inquiries are ongoing. Summary: Police reported a break-in at Bruntons Aero Products and investigations are under way; a video and social media post connected the incident to the firm’s supply relationships with Leonardo UK. Undetermined at this time.