Detectives from Counter Terrorism Police have joined the investigation into an incident at RAF Brize Norton.
This morning, activists from Palestine Action released footage where they appeared to vandalise two RAF planes.
Now, officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) have confirmed they are investigating the case, taking over the lead from Thames Valley Police.
It comes as Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick and Reform leader Nigel Farage have called for the group to be banned.
The protesters damaged two military aircraft
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A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: "An incident at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire is now being investigated by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE).
"In the early hours of today offenders gained entry to the site and caused criminal damage to aircraft.
"Specialist counter terrorism officers are working closely with officers from Thames Valley Police and the Ministry of Defence Police.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances. Anyone with information which could assist the investigation should call Counter Terrorism Policing South East via Thames Valley Police’s non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 43250305575."
PALESTINE ACTION
Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, told Sir Keir Starmer: "You are the Prime Minister, do something. Ban Palestine Action. Investigate the security breach."
Farage, the MP for Clacton, wrote on social media: "Palestine Action must be proscribed as a terrorist organisation after the attack on RAF planes at Brize Norton."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the action as "disgraceful", saying it was an "act of vandalism".
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the activists responsible should face the "full force of the law."
In a statement, the group accused the UK of being "an active participant in the Gaza genocide and war crimes across the Middle East.
"By decommissioning two military planes, Palestine Action have directly intervened to break the chains of oppression."