Four protestors have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to the display case containing the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, forcing the closure of the section housing the priceless national symbols.
Metropolitan Police officers rushed to the scene on Saturday morning after reports of the incident, with responsibility being claimed by the group Take Back Power.
Video shared by the group showed them dumping custard and crumble on the case containing the State Crown as staff tried to intervene.
“Crumble and Custard on the Crown Jewels,” they wrote alongside the video.
“Democracy has crumbled. Billionaires buy political influence whilst homeless people die on the streets. We need a House of the People to tax the rich,” the group added.
A spokesman for the Met confirmed: “Police were called at 09:48hrs on Saturday, December 6 to the Tower of London following reports of criminal damage to a display case, containing the State Crown.
“Officers worked closely with City of London Police and security officers and four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They have taken into custody.
“The Jewel House has been closed to the public while the police investigation continues,” they added.
Protesters have been arrested after drenching Tower of London’s Crown Jewels display with custard and crumble
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TAKE BACK POWER
The protest group Take Back Power claimed responsibility
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TAKE BACK POWER
