A former librarian, a data analyst and a Cambridge student will go on trial after a Palestine protest on the roof of a Southampton defence firm. 

Jan McLachlan, Gireppanavar Satheeschchandra and Adil Mian appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Friday.

All three denied criminal damage after the protest on November 16 on the roof of Southampton defence firm, Leonardo. 

It is alleged that air conditioning equipment was damaged and part of the building was spray painted. 

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The defendants have been released on bail with conditions to live at their home address. 

They must also stay out of Hampshire apart from for court appearances. 

Mclachlan, 68, of Norwich Road, Norwich, is a retired librarian.

Adil Mian, 28, of Hills Road, Cambridge is a Master's student at Cambridge University and also lectures.

Gireppanavar Satheeschchandra, 44, of Rossiter Road, South West London, is a data analyst of 15 years.

A trial date has been set for September 9 next year at the same court.