A second protest is due to take place at Twickenham Stadium next week over an International Military Helicopter Fair.

The Defence IQ fair is taking place at Twickenham Stadium from Tuesday 27 February to Thursday 29 February.

600 plus representatives from 50 different countries will be attending the arms fair.

The flyer for the protest says: "The international Military Helicopter fair will be attended by arms dealers and military representatives of states with highly dubious human rights records."

A second protest is due to take place at Twickenham Stadium next week over an International Military Helicopter Fair.(Photo Credit: RKPSC).

This is the second arms fair that has taken place at the stadium this year, with a previous event taking place between 22 and 25 January, which promotes weaponry and arms.

A protest took place outside the stadium on Monday 22 January, with locals voicing concern over the event.

A local at the previous protest. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).

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One local told Nub News: "I don't think this place should be used for this, I'm a local resident and I'm already very distressed about what's happening in Gaza. 

"This place should be reserved for sport not for hosting people involved in oppressive regimes."

A protest, orangised by Richmond and Kingston Palestine Solidarity Campaign, will take place on Tuesday 27 February between 1:30 and 4:30pm.

A spokesperson for Twickenham Stadium said: "We host many successful private events throughout the year at Twickenham Stadium. 

"As a host, we are politically neutral and our main priority is to ensure that all events are safe and secure for both clients and local residents."