Big Ben tower climber denies nuisance and trespass
Crowds gathered behind police cordons beside the Elizabeth Tower
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A man accused of climbing up the clock tower housing Big Ben and staying there for more than 16 hours has pleaded not guilty to public nuisance and trespass.
Daniel Day, 29, is accused of scaling the Elizabeth Tower barefoot at around 07:20 GMT on 8 March.
He pleaded not guilty to one count of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.
Mr Day was released on conditional bail and is due to appear in the same court for trial on 8 June 2026.
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