A busy Saturday at the historic Tower of London was brought to a halt when the public were turned away following an event where food items were thrown at a display case housing the famous crown jewels.
Four individuals were detained in connection with the action, which was claimed by a group calling itself Take Back Power.
Details of the Incident
It was reported that the individuals threw what is suspected as custard and apple crumble at the case which held the Imperial State Crown. Law enforcement stated they were alerted just in the late morning on Saturday regarding allegations of criminal damage.
Officers coordinated with local security, resulting in the arrest of the individuals involved. They were taken into custody on suspected criminal damage.
Tourist Attraction Shut Down
As a result, the Tower of London, among the capital's top visitor attractions, was shut to the visitors for the remainder of the day to allow the ongoing police investigation.
Claimed Reason for the Action
The organization behind the stunt, Take Back Power, presented as a recently formed peaceful protest movement. They stated that the action was carried out to demand the UK government to create a permanent citizens’ assembly.
This proposed body a “House of the People” with the authority to levy taxes on the super-rich and help fix Britain.
This event has sparked discussion about security at high-profile historical locations and the methods used by protest movements to draw attention.
