A man waving a Palestinian flag climbed Big Ben at London’s Palace of Westminster early Saturday, reportedly shouting “free Palestine.” The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the situation at 0724 GMT and are working to resolve the incident safely, with assistance from the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service.
Authorities are on-site working to ensure the situation is resolved safely.
London:
An individual waving a Palestinian flag ascended the Big Ben tower at London’s Palace of Westminster early Saturday, with local reports indicating he yelled “free Palestine”.
A representative from the Metropolitan Police confirmed they were notified of the incident at Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) at 0724 GMT.
“Authorities are present at the location working to ensure the situation is resolved safely. They are receiving support from the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service,” the representative stated.
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