Shocking moment protester pulls Israel flag down from Sheffield town hall before hoisting Palestinian symbol in its place in front of cheering crowd

Two men are said to have climbed the council building before getting down and fleeing the scene, police have said. Shocking footage shows a hooded man shuffling along the ridge of the roof, around 60 metres off the ground. After reaching the mast he pulls down the flag, video shows, before successfully raising the Palestinian flag in its place. Gathered crowds below celebrated below as the blue and white banner was thrown to the floor, cheering the man who then climbed down and absconded.