Father Christmas Climbs Trafalgar Square Tree in Fathers4Justice Protest
Chaos erupted at Trafalgar Square today when a Fathers4Justice campaigner, dressed as Father Christmas, scaled the iconic Christmas tree in a daring stunt.
Square Shut Down as Police Step In
Metropolitan Police swiftly closed the square to the public. Officers are currently negotiating with the protester to bring him down safely. A large crowd gathered, watching emergency services handle the tense scene.
Protester Demands Fairness for Fathers
Eyewitnesses say the man, believed to be in his 40s, waved banners supporting the Fathers4Justice campaign, which fights for fathers’ rights in family court battles. He shouted slogans demanding fair treatment of dads in custody disputes.
No injuries have been reported, and police stress there’s no threat to public safety. However, the area remains off-limits as officers work to resolve the situation.
London Traffic Hit by Disruption
The closure has caused major traffic chaos in central London. Transport for London (TfL) is urging commuters to find alternative routes until the protest ends.
Met Police Update
“We are responding to an ongoing incident involving a protester who has scaled the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree. Officers are on site and engaging with the individual to bring this situation to a safe resolution. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation.”
