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Bank vandalised with red paint and windows smashed

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Mariam IssimdarNorfolk

A branch of HSBC in Norwich city centre appears to have been targeted by protesters

David Freezer/BBC A branch of HSBC bank with red paint splashed on the glass and doors. There is a large hole in one of the window panes and lettering "DROP EIBIT" painted on a pane in black paint. — A branch of HSBC in Norwich city centre appears to have been targeted by protesters

A branch of HSBC has been daubed with red paint and windows have been smashed.

The bank, in London Street, Norwich, was already shut for refurbishment and has also been daubed with the lettering "DROP EIBIT".

It would appear to be a reference to Elbit Systems UK, based in Bristol, which sells military equipment.

Norfolk Police said it was called to the city centre at 01:25 GMT and a cordon was put in place.

Six people have been on trial accused of breaking into Elbit Systems' factory in Bristol in 2024.

The branch had been closed for refurbishment and was due to reopen in March

David Freezer/BBC Branch of HSBC bank with red paint splashed on the glass and doors. There is a large hole in one of the window panes, a smash mark on another, and lettering "DROP EIBIT" painted on a pane in black paint. — The branch had been closed for refurbishment and was due to reopen in March

Police have put up a cordon in front of the HSBC branch

David Freezer/BBC Branch of HSBC bank with red paint splashed on the glass and doors. A police car is in the foreground. Other cars and people are on the paved street. — Police have put up a cordon in front of the HSBC branch

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