Area around Big Ben in London closed as man with Palestinian flag climbs Elizabeth Tower

The Metropolitan Police said they were alerted to the incident at Elizabeth Tower at 07:24 GMT.

By: Express Web Desk
Updated: March 8, 2025 06:24 PM IST

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A man with a Palestine flag after he climbed up Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben at the Palace of Westminster in London. Saturday, March 8, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

A man waving a Palestinian flag climbed the Big Ben tower at London’s Palace of Westminster early on Saturday, reportedly shouting “Free Palestine”, the local media reported.

Photos show the barefoot man standing on a ledge several metre up Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben.

The Metropolitan Police said they were alerted about the incident at the Elizabeth Tower at 07:24 GMT.
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“Officers are at the scene working to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. They are being assisted by the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service,” a police spokesperson said, news agency Reuters reported.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the man’s identity or his motives.

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