A decree has been issued Immediate closure to the public at the Tower of London After several activists They will attack with food The facade that protects the crown of the imperial state, One of the main pieces of the British Crown Jewels. … The authorities described the incident as an act of criminal damage and opened a police investigation at the scene, according to what was reported by Sky News and the BBC.
According to the first information, Protesters allegedly threw custard and apple pie against the urn containing the aforementioned crown, staining and damaging the exhibit’s safety glass. This piece is part of the Crown Jewels collection displayed in the Tower of London, which constitutes one of the country’s major tourist and historical landmarks.
According to what the organizations posted on social media Just restore the power and stop the oilThis action was carried out in protest against the inequality between the rich and the rich Homeless people “dying on the streets”And they pointed out. After the attack, one activist noted that this was one of the “most dangerous times of the year” for the homeless, “as billionaires buy political influence,” they said.
Police response and arrests
Police were alerted shortly before 10:00am on Saturday and quickly deployed officers in coordination with the City of London Police Force and security personnel to the scene. Four people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage The BBC indicates that they will remain in detention until an investigation is conducted to determine the precise motives and possible connection to organized protest actions.
Hence the management of the Tower of London It ordered the complete closure of the memorial while damage to the display case is assessed and security protocols are reviewed. The closure affects both visitors who were already at the venue and those who have tickets booked for this weekend, waiting to be informed when it will be possible to reopen normally.