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Man arrested after free-climbing London's 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper

  • A free-climber was arrested by City of London Police after scaling the 225m 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper without any climbing equipment.
  • The man's climb was captured on video by bystanders and he appeared to have no safety equipment as he scaled the tall building.
  • The suspect was charged with aggravated trespass and taken into custody. This incident follows a similar arrest in South Korea, where a British man was apprehended while attempting to climb another skyscraper without safety ropes.
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BBC NewsBBC News

Cheesegrater: Free-climber arrested after scaling London skyscraper

Footage shows a man climbing the 225m (738ft) building in the City of London.

2 months ago·United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent

Topless daredevil scales London’s ‘Cheesegrater’ skyscraper with no ropes

Warning: The actions shown in this video are dangerous and should not be attempted A topless daredevil was filmed scaling London’s 50-storey “Cheesegrater” skyscraper with no climbing equipment on Friday 22 September. The man wearing shorts, climbing shoes and a chalk bag, climbed the 225-metre-tall Leadenhall Building without ropes. City of London Police said a suspect was met by officers on the roof and arrested for aggravated trespass. “We we…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Independent.ieIndependent.ie

Man arrested after climbing London skyscraper without safety equipment

A man has been arrested after a free-climber was seen scaling the Leadenhall Building in central London.

2 months ago·Ireland
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Shropshire StarShropshire Star

Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London

A man has been arrested after a free-climber was seen scaling the Leadenhall Building in central London.

2 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

Daredevil climbs London’s 225m Cheesegrater skyscraper with no ropes

Man arrested after scaling 738-feet tower in the City

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Sky News UKSky News UK

Man arrested after free-climbing London's 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper

Bystanders looked on as the man clambered up the "Cheesegrater" - London's sixth tallest structure - with no safety ropes.

2 months ago·United Kingdom
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