Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the incident, which happened in the early hours of Friday morning.

Six people have been charged with burglary and causing criminal damage at a business premises in Meridian Way, Braunstone, just after 3am on Friday, Leicestershire Police said.

The business is a UAV Tactical System drone factory.

The company was acquired by Israel-based defence firm Elbit Systems’ UK arm in January.

One member appeared to use an angle grinder to cut part of the roof (Image: X/The_aftershock)

Among those charged is Peter Jones, 41, of Alderfen Way in Hoveton.

He and five others are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

Video shared online appears to show a person kicking in parts of a ceiling splattered with red paint.

Footage also shows a member of the group appearing to use an angle grinder to break into the roof of the building.

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