Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted
Summary
Eight activists have been charged with damaging property after protests at The Ritz Hotel and the Tower of London’s Crown Jewels display last year. The group Take Back Power, linked to environmental activism, claimed responsibility for these actions to push for political change.Key Facts
- Four people were charged for dumping manure inside The Ritz Hotel in London on December 3, 2025.
- Another four were charged for throwing crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels display case on December 6, 2025.
- The activists charged range in age from 19 to 66 years old.
- Take Back Power describes itself as a non-violent civil resistance group and is connected to Just Stop Oil.
- The Crown Jewels protest called for a citizen's assembly with power to tax extreme wealth and address social issues.
- Take Back Power has also been involved in redistributing food from supermarkets to food banks and was linked to plans for mass shoplifting.
- Another man, David Kilroy, was charged with theft after an alleged shoplifting incident in March 2026.
- All the charged individuals are set to appear in court within the next two weeks.
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