Overview
- Three supporters of Take Back Power poured bags of horse manure beneath the luxury hotel's lobby Christmas tree before staff removed them.
- The Metropolitan Police said officers arrived at about 12:14 GMT to reports of criminal damage at the Piccadilly venue and confirmed manure was present.
- No arrests were reported at the time of the police statement, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Protesters outside held signs reading “INEQUALITY IS S*#T” and “TAX THE RICH.”
- Named participants cited NHS pressures and billionaire wealth figures to justify the action, and the Ritz declined to comment.