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Four Arrested After Custard and Apple Crumble Thrown at Imperial State Crown at Tower of London

The protest by Take Back Power sought a citizens' assembly to tax extreme wealth.

Overview

  • Around 10:00 GMT, activists smeared apple crumble and poured yellow custard on the glass protecting the Imperial State Crown, prompting a temporary shutdown of the Crown Jewels exhibition at the Tower of London.
  • The Metropolitan Police arrested four people on suspicion of criminal damage, working with City of London officers and on-site security, and the detainees remain in custody as inquiries continue.
  • Historic Royal Palaces said the crown and other jewels were not harmed.
  • Take Back Power posted video of the action showing slogans including "the democracy has collapsed" and "tax the rich."
  • The group carried out a manure protest at The Ritz on December 3, which police say remains under investigation.