Man scales Big Ben tower at Houses of Parliament holding Palestinian flag
Briefly

Police and emergency services responded to a man climbing the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster, with footage showing him standing on a ledge while holding a Palestinian flag. The incident, which unfolded early on a Saturday morning, led to a major emergency response with multiple police and fire brigade units deployed to manage the situation safely and to ensure public safety as onlookers gathered outside the police perimeter.
Witnesses described a scene of significant emergency response at the Palace of Westminster, with numerous police and fire service vehicles on site and spectators observing the unfolding drama.
Police confirmed they were alerted early Saturday morning, at 7.24 am, about a man climbing the iconic Elizabeth Tower, engaging multiple emergency services.
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