Daniel Day, a 29-year-old from Essex, has pleaded not guilty to charges of public nuisance and trespassing after he was accused of climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower while displaying a Palestinian flag. During a brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Day confirmed his identity and entered his pleas amid support from pro-Palestine demonstrators outside the court. The incident prompted a significant police response, leading to the closure of nearby Bridge Street for safety as negotiations unfolded. Day remains in custody with a scheduled court date set for April 14.
The 29-year-old defendant, wearing yellow-and-blue trousers and a black T-shirt, denied charges of public nuisance and trespassing during a brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Police intervened after receiving reports of a person scaling Big Ben, leading to the closure of Bridge Street as negotiations were initiated to safely bring him down.
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