PALESTINE activists have claimed responsibility for attacking an estate agency in Knutsford.

Police are investigating after vandals smashed windows and daubed red paint over the premises of Fisher German on Tatton Street.

A table and chairs in an office were damaged after bottles of red paint were thrown through a window.

Knutsford Guardian: Red paint was sprayed on the windows of Fisher German on Tatton StreetRed paint was sprayed on the windows of Fisher German on Tatton Street (Image: Public)

The building is believed to have been targeted in the early hours of Tuesday, November 15.

Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for the criminal damage as part of a campaign against the company.

Knutsford Guardian: A table and chairs in an office were damaged after vandals hurled red paint through a windowA table and chairs in an office were damaged after vandals hurled red paint through a window (Image: Public)

Political activists say they are protesting against Fisher German leasing out a factory to Israeli arms company. Elbit.

It follows a spate of similar attacks at the firm’s estate agencies in Leicestershire, Oxfordshire and Birmingham over the past few months.

Knutsford Guardian: Graffiti was daubed on the side of the buildingGraffiti was daubed on the side of the building (Image: Public)

A tweet, showing pictures of the damage at the Knutsford business, reads: ‘Palestine Action smash and spray Fisher German, the managing agents of Israel’s weapons factory in Shenstone.

Knutsford Guardian: Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for the criminal damage attack at Fisher German's premises in KnutsfordPalestine Action has claimed responsibility for the criminal damage attack at Fisher German's premises in Knutsford (Image: Twitter)

“Actions only stop when Elbit’s evicted.”

Knutsford Guardian: Police are appealing for information following the attackPolice are appealing for information following the attack (Image: Public)

A graffiti message ‘Glory to the Lions Den’ was stencilled on the side of the building.

Police have confirmed they were called to reports of criminal damage on Tuesday morning.

A police spokesman said: “The caller reported that an unknown person had smashed a number of windows and thrown paint into the building.”

Knutsford Guardian: Several windows were smashedSeveral windows were smashed (Image: Public)

The incident is understood to have taken place at 1.50am on November 15.

Anyone with any information is should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1413299 or visit cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

The Guardian has contacted Fisher German for a comment.