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Thousands take part in London 'Guy Fawkes' protest | Thousands take part in London 'Guy Fawkes' protest |
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Thousands of anti-capitalist activists have marched through central London to protest against political oppression. | Thousands of anti-capitalist activists have marched through central London to protest against political oppression. |
Protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks marched from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square as part of the Million Masks March, organised by activist group Anonymous. | Protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks marched from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square as part of the Million Masks March, organised by activist group Anonymous. |
Scotland Yard said five people had been arrested on suspicion of offences including grievous bodily harm. | |
Anonymous said the protest was against austerity and infringement of rights. | Anonymous said the protest was against austerity and infringement of rights. |
Protesters chanting "one solution, revolution" also made their way to Buckingham Palace with some kicking over security railings. | |
Several people threw missiles, including plastic cones and road signs, at the police and several fireworks were let off by people at the base of Nelson's column. | |
The Met said one man had been arrested on Bridge Street, on suspicion of a fireworks offence. | |
Among the demonstrators comedian and actor Russell Brand was spotted outside the Houses of Parliament. | |
Steve Foster, 36, who travelled from Liverpool for the event, said: "The inquiry into institutional paedophilia is probably the main reason [why I am here]. | Steve Foster, 36, who travelled from Liverpool for the event, said: "The inquiry into institutional paedophilia is probably the main reason [why I am here]. |
"I want to see a real inquiry and I want to see prosecutions and people jailed in the establishment, where we all know it is rife." | "I want to see a real inquiry and I want to see prosecutions and people jailed in the establishment, where we all know it is rife." |
The BBC's New Broadcasting House was also "locked down" and riot police attended after protesters started demonstrating outside. | The BBC's New Broadcasting House was also "locked down" and riot police attended after protesters started demonstrating outside. |
The protest in London is part of a world-wide event, with demonstrations taking place in countries including Cambodia, Chile, Canada, America and Mexico. |