Pro-Palestine protesters are blocking the road in Leicester outside a factory.

The group, Palestine Action are preventing workers from accessing Elbit Systems at Meridian Business Park.

In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, the group said: "Palestine Action lock-on to lock-out the workforce and block both sides of the road leading to Leicester’s Israeli weapons factory #ShutElbitDown.

"Join us at Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 — Together, we will #ShutElbitDown!"

Protesters are blocking the road and workers

In the video, the protesters can he heard saying: "Shut Elbit Down".

A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: "ROAD CLOSURE | Meridian East, Leicester.

"Please avoid the area whilst officers deal with a police incident. Updates to follow."

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