Climate Activists Deface Crown Jewels Case in Food Protest

British police arrested four people on Wednesday after protesters smeared dessert on the protective case of the historic Crown Jewels. The group, affiliated with the "Tax the Rich" movement, targeted the display holding the State Crown at the Tower of London. They used a mixture of crumble and custard in what they called a protest against economic inequality. A spokesperson for Historic Royal Palaces, the charity managing the site, condemned the "disgraceful" act. They confirmed the case suffered no permanent damage and was quickly cleaned. The Metropolitan Police stated the four individuals face potential charges of criminal damage. The Crown Jewels themselves, which include coronation regalia, were unharmed behind the vandalized glass. This incident is the latest in a series of attention-grabbing demonstrations by environmental and economic justice groups at UK cultural institutions.