Police race to Tower of London as 'case containing Crown Jewels damaged'

Police recieved reports of damage to a display case containing the crown jewels at the Tower of London this morning, with officers racing to the scene

Police raced to the Tower of London this morning after receiving reports that a display case containing the crown jewels had been damaged.

Crumble and custard was thrown at the display case containing the State Crown, a protest group has claimed. Police said four people have been arrested following the incident which happened before 10am this morning and the Tower has been closed while a police investigation takes place.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police read: "Four protestors have been arrested following criminal damage at the Tower of London. Police were called at 09:48hrs on Saturday, 6 December to the Tower of London following reports of criminal damage to a display case, containing the State Crown.

"It was reported that four protesters threw suspected food onto the case before two left the scene. Officers worked closely with City of London Police and security officers and four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They have taken into custody. The Tower has been closed to the public while the police investigation continues."

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