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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Barefoot man holding Palestinian flag seen scaling Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower in CCTV footage

Daniel Day Big Ben (Location) Southwark Crown Court Essex
  • A pro-Palestine protester is accused of climbing the Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben , and remaining there for over 15 hours.
  • Daniel Day, 30, from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex , denies intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance during the incident on 8 March last year.
  • CCTV footage reportedly shows Mr Day scaling the tower at approximately 7:20 am and not descending until after midnight.
  • The demonstration is alleged to have cost the British taxpayer £67,000.
  • The hearing regarding the charges against Mr Day is ongoing at Southwark Crown Court.
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