Police responded swiftly to an incident at the Tower of London this morning after reports emerged of damage to a display case housing the crown jewels. The incident occurred shortly before 10am, prompting a significant police presence at the historic site.

According to the Metropolitan Police, four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, which involved the throwing of food at the display case containing the State Crown. The police received reports at 09:48hrs, indicating that the protesters had used crumble and custard as part of their demonstration.

A police statement confirmed, "Four protesters have been arrested following criminal damage at the Tower of London. It was reported that four protesters threw suspected food onto the case before two left the scene." The police worked in collaboration with City of London Police and security personnel to manage the situation.

The Tower of London has been closed to the public while the investigation is ongoing. The protest group, known as Take Back Power, described itself as a "non-violent civil-resistance group". They claimed responsibility for the act, stating they "smothered dessert over the crown jewels". Accompanying their statement was an image of two individuals holding a flag that read: "Democracy has crumbled - tax the rich."

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are focusing on the motives behind the protest and the implications of the damage caused to one of the UK's most iconic symbols of monarchy.