Police Close Bridge Street as Authorities Attempt Rescue
Emergency services have been called to Big Ben after a man scaled the iconic clock tower, holding a Palestinian flag. Footage shared on social media shows the barefoot protester standing on a ledge several metres high, waving the flag and chanting in support of Palestine.Road Closures as Emergency Response Unfolds
Police have closed Bridge Street, near Westminster Bridge, while officers and emergency crews attempt to bring the situation under control.More from Met Police
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