Crystal Palace woman denies damaging RAF planes at Brize Norton

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 10:57 · Archive

Lara Downes, 44, from Crystal Palace has denied damaging two RAF Voyager planes during an alleged Palestine Action break-in at RAF Brize Norton on 20 June 2025.

Lara Downes, 44, from Crystal Palace, pleaded not guilty at a hearing at the Old Bailey on 23 October. She faces charges of criminal damage and entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the safety or interests of the UK.

Downes is accused of damaging two RAF Voyager planes during an alleged attack by Palestine Action on 20 June 2025 at RAF Brize Norton.

She was remanded into custody by Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. The judge ordered an administrative hearing at a date yet to be confirmed.

Trial is set for 25 January 2027 at Woolwich Crown Court.

How it is being reported

• Crystal Palace woman denies wrecking RAF planes in Palestine Action 'attack'Lara Downes from Crystal Palace has denied damaging two RAF planes during an alleged break-in at RAF Brize Norton last year.News Shopper · 26 Oct, 10:38
• Crystal Palace woman denies wrecking RAF planes in Palestine Action 'attack'Lara Downes from Crystal Palace has denied damaging two RAF planes during an alleged break-in at RAF Brize Norton last year.Croydon Guardian · 26 Oct, 10:38
• Crystal Palace woman denies wrecking RAF planes in Palestine Action 'attack'Lara Downes from Crystal Palace has denied damaging two RAF planes during an alleged break-in at RAF Brize Norton last year.This Is Local London · 26 Oct, 10:38

In this story: Lara Downes · RAF Brize Norton · Palestine Action · Old Bailey · Woolwich Crown Court

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