The 170m-long bridge is constructed from sustainable timber. In November 1869 Queen Victoria opened two red bridges in London in one day — Blackfriars and Holborn Viaduct. No royals were present ...

It added: “City of London police quickly moved to arrest the ... men’s race moments after the leaders had crossed Tower Bridge and there appeared to be no impact on the race.

Two pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested after throwing red powder over Tower Bridge during the London Marathon on Sunday, disrupting the men's elite race in a demonstration against Israel.