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.