Overview
- Police detained four people on suspicion of criminal damage after food was thrown onto the glass case housing the Imperial State Crown shortly before 10:00 GMT.
- Historic Royal Palaces said the Crown Jewels were not harmed as staff responded quickly to the incident inside the Jewel House.
- The Jewel House was closed temporarily for police checks and later reopened after on-site inspections were completed.
- Footage posted by the group shows a tray of apple crumble pressed against the glass and bright yellow custard poured over it as a staff member intervened.
- The Metropolitan Police said officers worked with City of London Police and security, and the suspects remain in custody as inquiries continue.