Washington Monument vandalized, one man taken into custody

FILE PHOTO: Cars pass by the Washington Monument at night in Washington, U.S., October 24, 2021. Picture taken with a slow shutter speed. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A man has been taken into custody after the Washington Monument was vandalized late on Tuesday, police said, adding that the area around the base of the monument has been temporarily closed.

"Area around base of the Washington Monument temporarily closed. USPP have adult male in custody for vandalism. NPS (National Park Service) conservators will work on restoration process," the United States Park Police (USPP) said on Twitter.