A pro-Palestine protester is spared a prison sentence after climbing the tower that houses Big Ben and staying on a ledge for about 17 hours. Multiple outlets report the incident took place on 8 March last year and led to a major response by emergency services and police, including significant disruption around Westminster. Sky News and other reports say the man climbed the Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as Big Ben, and remained there for nearly 17 hours. The Evening Standard reports he receives a suspended prison sentence rather than immediate jail time, indicating the court imposed consequences without committing him to custody. The Daily Express describes a barefoot protest and notes that the man caused a large emergency services deployment. The Daily Mail adds that public costs were assessed, citing an estimated bill of around £92,000, and says road closures were implemented in the surrounding area during the standoff. All accounts describe a prolonged and high-profile breach of the landmark’s security with major local disruption, followed by sentencing that avoids immediate imprisonment.