A man has been charged following a high-profile protest at Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower, where he was seen climbing the iconic landmark and remaining perched on a ledge for more than 16 hours.
Daniel Day, of Palmerston Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, has been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Monday morning.
The protest led to the closure of surrounding roads including Bridge Street and the northern end of Westminster Bridge, causing major disruption in the area. Tours of Elizabeth Tower were also cancelled for the day as authorities worked to resolve the situation.
Day has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today.
The incident comes amid increasing public demonstrations across the capital, with this protest drawing particular attention due to its location at one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks.
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