Couples Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building Antenna for Marriage Proposal

Two people have been arrested after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City to stage a marriage proposal.

The pair, who were dressed in black, were seen scaling the building’s antenna without safety harnesses before standing on a narrow ledge near the summit, approximately 443 metres (1,454 feet) above Manhattan.

Footage captured from a helicopter showed the couple embracing and preparing to kiss after unfurling a banner that read:

“When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.”

The daring stunt drew the attention of authorities, and shortly after the climbers descended from the antenna at around 1 p.m., officers moved in and arrested them.

According to reports, the two individuals are believed to be Russian nationals.

Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department told AFP:

“Two individuals were taken into custody without incident. There are no injuries reported. Charges are pending, and the investigation is still ongoing.”

No injuries were reported during the incident, and authorities are continuing their investigation.

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