Overview
- Metropolitan Police were called to the Crown Jewels exhibition at about 9:48 a.m. local time after reports that food was thrown at the vitrine protecting the Imperial State Crown.
- The Tower was closed for checks and later restricted to a partial closure of the Crown Jewels area while inquiries continue.
- Footage posted by the group shows apple crumble and a yellow custard-like sauce being smeared and poured on the glass case.
- Officers arrested four people on suspicion of criminal damage, with police noting some suspects initially left the scene before all were detained.
- The group Take Back Power said the action demanded taxing extreme wealth and a permanent citizens’ assembly, displaying a banner reading “Democracy has crumbled – Tax the rich.”