Overview
- Police were called at 09:48 GMT after dessert was thrown onto the glass case protecting the Imperial State Crown in the Jewel House.
- Four people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remain in custody as Metropolitan and City of London police continue inquiries.
- Historic Royal Palaces said the Crown Jewels were not damaged and the Jewel House, briefly closed for checks, has reopened.
- Take Back Power posted footage of the action showing slogans including “Democracy has crumbled” and reiterated its call for a permanent citizens’ assembly with powers to tax extreme wealth.
- The incident follows other attention‑grabbing actions claimed by the group, including dumping manure at the Ritz earlier in the week.