Daniel Day, a 29-year-old man, has appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court to contest charges of public nuisance and trespassing related to an incident where he allegedly scaled the Elizabeth Tower at Big Ben, holding a Palestinian flag. During the proceedings, he pleaded not guilty, and supporters in the public gallery voiced their encouragement. Outside the courthouse, a group of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered to protest, exhibiting signs of solidarity. Day is currently remanded in custody, with a subsequent hearing anticipated at Southwark Crown Court on 14 April.
Daniel Day, 29, is accused of climbing and remaining on the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster while holding a Palestinian flag on the morning of 8 March.
Mr. Day pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court to intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and to trespassing on a protected site.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators protested outside the court, waving Palestinian flags and beating a drum, showing visible support for Day.
Around a dozen supporters called out "stay strong, Dan" and "we love you" in a show of solidarity as Day left the dock.
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