Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

A protester who climbed the Elizabeth Tower of Big Ben at the Palace of Westminster in central London on Saturday has led to a man being charged by the police. Daniel Day, 29, from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, was charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site for his actions on the clock tower. Emergency services responded to the situation at 07:24 GMT on Saturday after receiving reports of the protester holding a Palestinian flag while climbing the tower.

The barefoot man spent more than 16 hours on a ledge several meters up the tower before being brought down in a cherry picker as Big Ben struck midnight. The incident caused a stir in the area, with authorities working to ensure the safety of both the protester and the public. More details are expected to be released as the story develops, so interested individuals are encouraged to stay updated on the latest information.

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