After Big Ben climber: Man scales Tower Bridge and triggers police operation

London (Great Britain) - At the weekend a protester climbed London's Big Ben, on Monday another man climbed Tower Bridge and triggered a major police operation.

A man climbed onto Tower Bridge in London.
A man climbed onto Tower Bridge in London.  © BEN STANSALLAFP

As The Sun reports, the landmark is currently closed.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.40am (local time).

" Tower Bridge is closed to traffic and pedestrians as a person has climbed the railings. Please avoid the area if possible. Updates to follow", the London police said on X.

It is currently unclear how the person managed to get onto the listed bridge.

Photos and videos of the risky action quickly spread on social networks. Hundreds of people crowded around the bridge to catch a glimpse of the masked man.

The man was rescued safely by the emergency services.
The man was rescued safely by the emergency services.  © BEN STANSALLAFP

According to officials, the man was safely removed from the bridge at around 1.30 pm. Tower Bridge is expected to be reopened shortly.

First reported at 1.25 p.m., last updated at 2.14 p.m.