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Twenty-five arrests have been made as clashes between pro-Tibet protesters and police marred the Olympic torch parade on its 31-mile London journey. Thirty arrests have been made as clashes between pro-Tibet protesters and police marred the Olympic torch parade on its 31-mile London journey.
Protests over China's human rights record began soon after rower Sir Steve Redgrave started the parade at Wembley.Protests over China's human rights record began soon after rower Sir Steve Redgrave started the parade at Wembley.
Demonstrators tried to snatch the torch from former Blue Peter host Konnie Huq.Demonstrators tried to snatch the torch from former Blue Peter host Konnie Huq.
And after an unpublicised change to the route, the Chinese ambassador carried the torch through Chinatown, amid fears her presence could be a flashpoint.And after an unpublicised change to the route, the Chinese ambassador carried the torch through Chinatown, amid fears her presence could be a flashpoint.
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A small contingent of pro-China supporters also tried to make their voices heard, waving Chinese and Olympic flags and calling for "one China". A contingent of pro-China supporters also tried to make their voices heard, waving Chinese and Olympic flags and calling for "one China".
There were chaotic scenes in Whitehall as former Olympic pentathlon gold medallist Denise Lewis took the flame to Downing Street. There were chaotic scenes as former Olympic pentathlon gold medallist Denise Lewis took the flame to Downing Street.
Police said about there were about 500 people in Whitehall and about 2,000 gathered near the British Museum.
Several small scuffles broke out as police tackled some of the protesters.
Gordon Brown greeted the torch outside Number 10 despite coming under pressure to boycott the parade and the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.Gordon Brown greeted the torch outside Number 10 despite coming under pressure to boycott the parade and the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.
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Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said the prime minister's involvement was "wholly inappropriate" until China opened talks with the Dalai Lama.Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said the prime minister's involvement was "wholly inappropriate" until China opened talks with the Dalai Lama.
I always said my taking part in the procession doesn't mean I condone China in any way Konnie Huq In pictures: Olympic Torch relayBrown criticised over paradeI always said my taking part in the procession doesn't mean I condone China in any way Konnie Huq In pictures: Olympic Torch relayBrown criticised over parade
Ahead of the procession, a Chinese Embassy spokesman said: "China has brought the Olympic torch to London on behalf of the Chinese people and people of the world. Beijing Olympic torch relay spokesman Qu Yingpu told the BBC: "This is not the right time, the right platform, for any people to voice their political views.
"The Olympic spirit is about, among others, peace, reconciliation, and understanding. This day is for London." "So we are very grateful and very thankful to the people in London, the police and the organisers, for their efforts trying to keep order."
He added: "China is a developing country in reform. Its human rights are the best in history and are still improving with greater awareness of the Chinese people." Metropolitan Police Commander Jo Kaye said officers would do their best to ensure the relay completes its course around the capital.
As the relay got under way, Metropolitan Police Commander Jo Kaye said: "The Met has clearly stated in the build up to this event that we will facilitate lawful protest, however we will not tolerate continued attempts to breach the safety security and safe passage of the torch and its bearers." "It's going to be a long day but the torch is on schedule and it's still safe and secure on its way and that's the job of the Metropolitan Police today to see that's the case and to see that the people who are watching and the people who are protesting lawfully come to no harm at all."
Police stepped in when protesters tried to snatch the torch from Ms Huq.Police stepped in when protesters tried to snatch the torch from Ms Huq.
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She told BBC News 24 she was "a bit bashed about" but not seriously hurt.She told BBC News 24 she was "a bit bashed about" but not seriously hurt.
"I always said my taking part in the procession doesn't mean I condone China in any way," she added."I always said my taking part in the procession doesn't mean I condone China in any way," she added.
"I believe in the Olympic values, the Olympic ideals... it's just unfortunate that China has such a terrible track record when it comes to human rights and they are the host nation.""I believe in the Olympic values, the Olympic ideals... it's just unfortunate that China has such a terrible track record when it comes to human rights and they are the host nation."
Those taking part in the relay include 10 Olympic champions, 18 schoolchildren and public figures such as news reader Sir Trevor McDonald and musician Vanessa Mae.Those taking part in the relay include 10 Olympic champions, 18 schoolchildren and public figures such as news reader Sir Trevor McDonald and musician Vanessa Mae.
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will run the last stage of the route to complete the relay before lighting the Olympic cauldron in front of 5,000 spectators.Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will run the last stage of the route to complete the relay before lighting the Olympic cauldron in front of 5,000 spectators.
The flame will complete the London leg of its journey with a finale event at the O2 Arena headlined by the Sugababes. It will then leave for Paris.The flame will complete the London leg of its journey with a finale event at the O2 Arena headlined by the Sugababes. It will then leave for Paris.
The torch was lit in Olympia, Greece, last week and will go through 20 countries before being carried into the Beijing Games opening ceremony on 8 August.The torch was lit in Olympia, Greece, last week and will go through 20 countries before being carried into the Beijing Games opening ceremony on 8 August.
LONDON TORCH RELAY 6 APRIL 1: Wembley 1030BST2: Ladbroke Grove 11003: British Museum 12204: China Town 12305: Trafalgar Square 12506: Southbank Centre 13307: Somerset House 1415 8: St Paul's Cathedral 14309: Potter's Fields 150010: Whitechapel Road 153011: Stratford 160012: Canary Wharf 170013: North Greenwich 1800 Source: Mayor of LondonLONDON TORCH RELAY 6 APRIL 1: Wembley 1030BST2: Ladbroke Grove 11003: British Museum 12204: China Town 12305: Trafalgar Square 12506: Southbank Centre 13307: Somerset House 1415 8: St Paul's Cathedral 14309: Potter's Fields 150010: Whitechapel Road 153011: Stratford 160012: Canary Wharf 170013: North Greenwich 1800 Source: Mayor of London
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