Four People Found Guilty of Breaking a Factory

May 5, 2026, 17:42
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Four people from a group called Palestine Action broke the law. They damaged a military factory in Bristol.

Main Body

On August 6, 2024, the group used a van to break the doors of the Elbit Systems factory. They used hammers to break computers and drones. They also put red paint on the walls. The damage cost 1 million pounds. One man, Samuel Corner, hurt a police officer. He hit the officer in the back with a hammer. The officer broke a bone in her back and could not work for a long time. The group said they broke the machines to save lives in Palestine. They did not want the factory to make weapons. A court looked at the case and decided the people were guilty of damage.

Conclusion

Four people are in prison now. The judge will give them their final punishment on June 12.

Learning

🛠️ Action Words (The Past)

Look at how these words change to tell a story about yesterday:

  • break →\rightarrow broke (Something is now in pieces)
  • use →\rightarrow used (They had a tool)
  • hurt →\rightarrow hurt (It stays the same!)
  • put →\rightarrow put (It stays the same!)

Quick Tip: Most words just need -ed at the end to talk about the past, but some special words (like break) change completely.

🧱 Building Sentences

To make a simple sentence, follow this map: WHO →\rightarrow DID WHAT →\rightarrow WHERE/HOW

  • Four people →\rightarrow broke the law →\rightarrow in Bristol.
  • The group →\rightarrow used a van →\rightarrow to break the doors.

📦 Useful Word Groups

Objects you can touch:

  • Hammer
  • Computer
  • Wall
  • Bone

Vocabulary Learning

group
a number of people gathered together
Example:The group of friends went to the park.
factory
a place where goods are made
Example:The factory produces cars.
van
a large vehicle for transporting goods
Example:They used a van to move furniture.
hammer
a tool used to hit things
Example:He used a hammer to fix the door.
paint
to cover a surface with color
Example:She painted the walls red.
damage
harm or injury to something
Example:The storm caused a lot of damage.
police
officers who enforce the law
Example:The police arrived quickly.
officer
a person in charge of a duty
Example:The officer checked the ticket.
court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:He went to court to defend himself.
guilty
responsible for a wrongdoing
Example:The jury found him guilty.