Tower of London reopens after apple crumble thrown at crown jewels display

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Rawlinson and agencyDecember 6, 2025 at 04:52 PM

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On Saturday, part of the Tower of London was temporarily closed after four protesters threw apple crumble and custard at the display case containing the crown jewels. The incident occurred at approximately 9:48 AM and was claimed by Take Back Power, a group advocating for a permanent citizens' assembly to address wealth inequality. The protesters were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the incident, which involved throwing food at the case while shouting slogans about reclaiming power and Britain being broken. The crown jewels were not damaged, and the Tower of London reopened later that afternoon after a police investigation. Take Back Power stated the protest was to demand the UK government establish a permanent citizens’ assembly with the power to tax extreme wealth.

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