Textron building wrapped in plastic ahead of planned protest

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Textron building on Westminster Street in Providence was seen wrapped in plastic the night before a planned protest in support of Palestine in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

ABC 6 News crews were on the scene where plastic could be seen on the building’s front side as well as caution tape.

This comes before a protest, planned by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, is scheduled to take to the streets of downtown Providence on Thursday between noon and 4 p.m.

Last week, the Textron building was vandalized twice with red paint and phrases that read “Free Palestine” and “Kills Kids.”

Two RISD students were charged and pleaded not guilty in connection to the vandalism on November 2.