“Custard and apple crumble” were thrown over the case containing the UK’s Crown Jewels at the Tower of London on Saturday, leading to the arrest of four people and the brief closure of the Jewel House.

The civil resistance group Take Back Power posted footage of the incident online, saying two of its members smeared the dessert across the display case holding the Imperial State Crown.

Footage released by the group shows one protester pulling a large foil tray of apple crumble from a bag and slamming it against the glass casing that protects the Imperial State Crown. Moments later, another activist is seen repeatedly pouring bright yellow custard over the front of the display.

The pair then opened their coats to reveal T-shirts printed with the slogan “Take Back Power”. One shouted, “Dem

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