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Man with Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower arrested

IndiaTimes Sunday, 9 March 2025 ()
Early Sunday, a man was arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower in London, barefoot and holding a Palestinian flag. The incident caused major traffic disruptions, leading to road closures and the cancellation of Parliament tours. Emergency crews and negotiators eventually talked him down safely. He is now in police custody while supporters chanted nearby.
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News video: Man with a Palestinian flag perches on the side of Big Ben tower

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UK police close off the area around Big Ben in London after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed up the tower housing the famous clock and bell. Police say they were first alerted "to a man climbing up the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament" shortly after 0700 GMT.

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