Hundreds of pro-Palestine activists have blocked the entrances to a BAE systems factory in Rochester, Kent, accusing the company of supplying arms to Israel.

Workers for a Free Palestine claimed: "Hundreds are blockading a BAE Systems factory in Rochester, England.

"BAE Systems produces the of Israel's F-35 fighter jets, currently being used by Israel to bombard Gaza.

"The targeting systems used by pilots is made by BAE Systems Rochester. Today we have shut it down!"

A crowd of more than 50 protesters holding banners gathered on Marconi Way at 6.30am this morning.

Police officers are said to be at the scene with two patrol cars in attendance.