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Protests ahead of BNP appearance Protests ahead of BNP appearance
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Anti-fascist protesters broke into BBC Television centre ahead of British National Party leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time.Anti-fascist protesters broke into BBC Television centre ahead of British National Party leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time.
About 25 protesters were ejected from the building by police after breaking through a gate at the main entrance.About 25 protesters were ejected from the building by police after breaking through a gate at the main entrance.
There are several hundred protesters outside the West London building.There are several hundred protesters outside the West London building.
Deputy director general Mark Byford earlier defended the BBC's decision saying it was part of the corporation's "responsibility of due impartiality".Deputy director general Mark Byford earlier defended the BBC's decision saying it was part of the corporation's "responsibility of due impartiality".
The BBC said a small number of people managed to get into TV centre but were identified and escorted from the building quickly by police. Mr Griffin is now in television centre after being driven in through another entrance.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said it was not aware of any arrests so far.
'Peaceful protest''Peaceful protest'
Several hundred protesters were on an impromptu march down Wood Lane when the violence erupted. As he walked towards the studio for the recording, he said he expected it to be a "fair old political rough and tumble".
Protesters were gathered outside the BBC building when the violence erupted.
Protesters were removed from TV centre by policeProtesters were removed from TV centre by police
Security guards had opened a gate to let a car into the front car park when about 25 people jumped over the barrier and ran towards the building.Security guards had opened a gate to let a car into the front car park when about 25 people jumped over the barrier and ran towards the building.
A security barrier was broken and a small number of demonstrators forced their way inside. Police chased after them and one by one individuals were seen being led, dragged or carried back outside.
At least one person has been arrested.
Lukas Keudic, 20, a student at King's College London, was one of those who managed to get to the doors of the studio where the controversial debate is due to be held later.Lukas Keudic, 20, a student at King's College London, was one of those who managed to get to the doors of the studio where the controversial debate is due to be held later.
He said: "We were in the main reception next to Piers Morgan when about 30 police officers turned up. There were about 10 to 20 of us and we were just standing there chanting in a peaceful protest.He said: "We were in the main reception next to Piers Morgan when about 30 police officers turned up. There were about 10 to 20 of us and we were just standing there chanting in a peaceful protest.
"We spoke to the police and they started grabbing us.""We spoke to the police and they started grabbing us."
There are also protests currently taking place outside BBC buildings in Glasgow and Belfast. There are also protests currently taking place outside BBC buildings in Glasgow, where security staff and police officers stopped them from entering the building, and Belfast.
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