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Million Mask March: Majority of arrested protesters bailed | Million Mask March: Majority of arrested protesters bailed |
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Nearly all of the protesters arrested at an anti-capitalist march in central London have been bailed. | |
Fifty people were arrested during the Million Mask March on Thursday which saw crowds gather wearing the "Guido Fawkes" masks of the Anonymous group - on 5 November. | Fifty people were arrested during the Million Mask March on Thursday which saw crowds gather wearing the "Guido Fawkes" masks of the Anonymous group - on 5 November. |
Of those arrested, 48 have been bailed. | Of those arrested, 48 have been bailed. |
One person has been charged with assaulting a police officer and possessing a class B drug and the other cautioned for police assault. | One person has been charged with assaulting a police officer and possessing a class B drug and the other cautioned for police assault. |
Promoted as a peaceful march against capitalism, the march resulted in three police officers being taken to hospital, six police horses being injured and a police car set alight. | Promoted as a peaceful march against capitalism, the march resulted in three police officers being taken to hospital, six police horses being injured and a police car set alight. |
During the event the Met Police reported some protesters threw bottles at officers and fireworks and flares were also set off. | |
Some protesters were also treated for injuries and were given first aid at the scene. | Some protesters were also treated for injuries and were given first aid at the scene. |
The annual Million Mask March, organised by Anonymous, is held in a bid to hit back at austerity measures and perceived inequality brought about by the government. | The annual Million Mask March, organised by Anonymous, is held in a bid to hit back at austerity measures and perceived inequality brought about by the government. |
One activist, who gave her name as Lola, said she had travelled from Hull to the capital to speak up for others. | One activist, who gave her name as Lola, said she had travelled from Hull to the capital to speak up for others. |
"There are people who aren't represented; they should be here," she said. | "There are people who aren't represented; they should be here," she said. |
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