Overview
- Police were called at 09:48 GMT and detained four people on suspicion of criminal damage after coordinating with City of London Police and onsite security.
- Officers said the incident involved food being thrown at the display case containing the State Crown, with reports of damage to the case under investigation.
- The Jewel House, which houses the Crown Jewels, was closed to visitors while police conducted inquiries.
- Video posted by the group shows a tray of apple crumble slammed against the glass and bright yellow custard poured over it as staff intervened, with banners reading “Democracy has crumbled.”
- Take Back Power, which describes itself as a new non‑violent civil‑resistance group, claimed responsibility for the stunt; arrests have been made but no charges were announced at the time of reporting.