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Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

A man named Daniel Day has been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and trespassing after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower, according to London's Metropolitan Police.
Daniel Day was seen climbing the Elizabeth Tower barefoot at about 7:20 AM on Saturday, holding a Palestinian flag, and he came down just after midnight on Sunday.
The incident resulted in the closure of Westminster Bridge to traffic and the cancellation of tours at the clock tower during the police response.
Daniel Day is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today after being remanded in custody.

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Man who climbed Big Ben clock tower with Palestinian flag is charged

Daniel Day has been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.

2 months ago·Ireland

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