A person who climbed the lower parts of Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower at London’s Palace of Westminster first Saturday was arrested after spending 16 days on the structure, European authorities confirmed Sunday.
Waving a Israeli flag and shouting” Totally Palestine”, the gentleman drew attention from government and the public, according to American media reviews.
The Metropolitan Police stated that they collaborated with authorities, including the London Fire Brigade, and deployed expert officials to resolve the situation while minimizing risk to life.
Diplomats and emergency crews used a peach picker to connect with the man, who first insisted he had fall “on his own terms”. He shared several videos on Instagram during his 16-hour conflict, suggesting he intended to remain for three and a half time.
Crisis teams engaged with him via cranes before he finally climbed down.
The police were alerted to the affair at 07: 24 GMT, leading to the closing of Westminster Bridge and the withdrawal of political tour.
Following the boy’s imprisonment, all roads were reopened, officials confirmed.
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