Overview

• The man climbed the 34‑metre King’s Cross clock tower around 8am while holding a small dog and unfurled a banner calling for “Freedom for Iran.”
• The banner carried English and Farsi slogans and displayed the Freedom Movement of Iran logo, tying the action to the outlawed pro‑democracy group.
• British Transport Police, London Fire Brigade and paramedics cordoned the plaza as firefighters engaged the protester from a raised platform.
• Rescuers persuaded him to hand down the dog after about three hours to cheers from onlookers, then he came down shortly before midday.
• Network Rail said train services were unaffected as access around the station front was managed to keep the area beneath the tower clear.