Protesters ‘throw crumble and custard’ at Crown Jewels display case in Tower of London stunt
Tower of London reopens after crumble and custard protest
- Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the Crown Jewels display case at the Tower of London was covered with fruit crumble and custard.
- The group called Take Back Power claimed responsibility for the protest and said their aim is to campaign for higher taxes on the wealthy.
- Activists displayed slogans such as “Democracy has crumbled - Tax the Rich” and shouted “Britain is broken. We’ve come here to the jewels of the nation to take back power”.
- The Jewel House was temporarily closed for investigation but has since reopened, with Historic Royal Palaces confirming the Crown Jewels were not damaged.
- This incident follows a previous protest by Take Back Power at the Ritz Hotel, where they emptied bags of manure to demand a permanent citizens' assembly.