A Waikato police officer didn’t crumble in the face of protesters who left him and other tourists in a sticky situation while on holiday in London.
Senior Constable Mark Strongman, who has been with the force for nearly 30 years, was visiting the Tower of London with his family
when four protesters smeared custard and fruit crumble on the case holding the Crown Jewels.
Strongman, who has previous experience as a police negotiator, said he heard a commotion and saw the desserts had been thrown all over the case.
Four people were arrested by the Metropolitan Police for the stunt, performed by Take Back Power, which describes itself as a civil resistance group, with two of the suspects being apprehended by Strongman.
“I walked up to the two female suspects and introduced myself, informing them that I was arresting them for criminal behaviour and advised them of their rights,” said Strongman.




