"The Tower of London has been closed to the public after reports of criminal damage to a display case holding the Crown Jewels. Police said four protesters were arrested following the incident shortly before 10am on Saturday. Officers were alerted after food was allegedly thrown at the case containing the State Crown, one of the Crown Jewels, before two of the protesters left the scene."
"Police confirmed they had detained four people in connection with the incident. A spokesperson said: Officers worked closely with City of London Police and security officers and four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They have been taken into custody. The Tower has been closed to the public while the police investigation continues. City of London Police are continuing to investigate the incident. This is a breaking news story. More follows."
The Tower of London has been closed to the public after reports of criminal damage to a display case holding the Crown Jewels. Food was allegedly thrown at the case containing the State Crown, one of the Crown Jewels, and two protesters left the scene. Police said four protesters were arrested shortly before 10am on Saturday and confirmed they had detained four people in connection with the incident. Officers worked closely with City of London Police and security officers. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and taken into custody. The Tower remains closed while the police investigation continues.
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