Police raced to the Tower of London this morning after receiving reports that a display case containing the crown jewels had been damaged.

Crumble and custard was thrown at the display case, a protest group has claimed. Police said four people have been arrested following the incident, which happened before 10am this morning. The Jewel House has been closed while a police investigation takes place.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police said four were arrested following criminal damage to a display case containing the State Crown. The force revieved reports that four protesters threw food at the case before two left the scene.

The Metropolitan Police said: "Four protestors have been arrested following criminal damage at the Tower of London. Police were called at 09:48hrs on Saturday,

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