Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration
Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration – UKNIP

Emergency services have been called to King’s wales/cross-wales/”>cross-england/”>cross/”>Cross station after a protester scaled the station’s iconic clock <a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.Towertower with a pet dog, unfurling a banner in an anti-Iranian government demonstration.

Witnesses reported seeing the man and his dog perched around 100 feet in the air earlier this morning. Police, London Fire Brigade and <a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.<a href=”https:///www.uknip.co.London Ambulance Service are at the scene, assessing the situation and attempting to bring the protest to a safe conclusion.

 

Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration
Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration

Eyewitness reports

Commuters described scenes of shock as the demonstrator managed to climb the tower structure with the animal. The dog was seen sitting calmly beside the man as he displayed his protest materials.

 

Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration
Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration

One witness said: “It was surreal — you don’t expect to see a man and his dog on top of King’s Cross station. People stopped in their tracks to take photos and videos.”

 

Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration
Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration

Emergency response

Specialist officers and negotiators are on site. Fire crews have positioned an aerial ladder platform nearby in case a rescue is required. Police have cordoned off parts of the station forecourt to ensure public safety.

 

Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration
Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration

Transport for London said services through King’s Cross are currently unaffected, though crowds in the area are being diverted.

 

Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration
Protester and Pet Dog Scale King’s Cross Clock Tower in Anti-Iranian Government Demonstration

Ongoing situation

Metropolitan Police confirmed they are aware of the incident, describing it as a protest action involving a man and a dog on the clock tower. Enquiries are ongoing, and officers are liaising with railway staff and campaign representatives.

 

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