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Million Mask March: Police car set alight at anti-capitalist demo | |
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A police car has been set on fire as anti-capitalist protesters clashed with officers during a rally in London. | |
Crowds gathered in Parliament Square, opposite Parliament, for the Million Mask March, with many wearing the "Guido" masks of the Anonymous group. | |
Mounted officers formed a barrier against a densely packed crowd on The Mall, with people chanting anti-inequality slogans. | Mounted officers formed a barrier against a densely packed crowd on The Mall, with people chanting anti-inequality slogans. |
London's Met Police said arrests had been made for "public order offences". | |
Some protesters were treated for injuries and were given first aid at the scene. | Some protesters were treated for injuries and were given first aid at the scene. |
Eyewitnesses described a sudden surge of activity about half an hour into the event, as several people at the front of the protest broke away and ran towards the Churchill War Rooms. | |
Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace, a distance away from the agreed route. | Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace, a distance away from the agreed route. |
Some tried to enter Great George Street - a short distance from Conservative Party headquarters - which had been closed off. | |
Bottles were thrown over the barriers towards officers and fireworks and flares were set off. |