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Demonstrators have gathered near the G20 summit venue in London's docklands for a second day of protests.Demonstrators have gathered near the G20 summit venue in London's docklands for a second day of protests.
Several hundred staged "noisy but calm" protests on various issues near the ExCel centre, the BBC's Ben Brown said.Several hundred staged "noisy but calm" protests on various issues near the ExCel centre, the BBC's Ben Brown said.
Earlier, 40 protesters met outside the London Stock Exchange where they had threatened to disrupt business but were outnumbered by 100 police officers.Earlier, 40 protesters met outside the London Stock Exchange where they had threatened to disrupt business but were outnumbered by 100 police officers.
On Wednesday, 90 people were arrested in the City after flashes of violence marred mainly peaceful protests.On Wednesday, 90 people were arrested in the City after flashes of violence marred mainly peaceful protests.
On Thursday morning Prime Minister Gordon Brown greeted world leaders arriving at the ExCel centre a few hundred yards from the protesting groups. On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Gordon Brown greeted world leaders arriving at the ExCel centre a few hundred yards from the protesting groups.
Ben Brown said: "There's room for about five or six thousand, but there are just a few hundred here.Ben Brown said: "There's room for about five or six thousand, but there are just a few hundred here.
'Good humour''Good humour'
"They're not very close to the conference centre itself, they're being kept well away. The policing here is pretty low key, there's no sign of any riot police.""They're not very close to the conference centre itself, they're being kept well away. The policing here is pretty low key, there's no sign of any riot police."
Stop the War Coalition, the British Muslim Initiative, CND and Middle East campaigning groups were among the demonstrators. Stop the War Coalition, the British Muslim Initiative, CND and Middle East campaigning groups were among them.
Meanwhile, the circumstances behind the death of a man who was involved in the protests has been referred to The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Meanwhile, police have raided two squats in east London to arrest people they believe may be linked to violence at Wednesday's G20 protests.
Officers in riot gear detained around 60 people at one squat in Earl Street near Liverpool Street Station, the BBC's Dominic Hurst reported.
He said a crowd of about 30 demonstrators chanted "shame on you" at police, but the situation remained peaceful.
Scotland Yard said a total of 80 were arrested in the operation, which also included a raid on property in Rampart Street, Aldgate.
Police also confirmed that the circumstances behind the death of a man who was involved in the protests has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
The high cost [of the security operation] is the price of democracy Stuart FraserThe City of London Corporation Climate Camp in the City Your pictures: G20 protests Policing the G20 Recession rallies protesters G20 protesters: what they want The high cost [of the security operation] is the price of democracy Stuart FraserThe City of London Corporation Climate Camp in the City Your pictures: G20 protests Policing the G20 Recession rallies protesters G20 protesters: what they want
Police said the man, thought to be in his 40s, died on Wednesday evening after bottles were thrown at him and he collapsed.Police said the man, thought to be in his 40s, died on Wednesday evening after bottles were thrown at him and he collapsed.
Scotland Yard said he was found unconscious near the Bank of England on Wednesday evening and the London Ambulance Service took him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Scotland Yard said he was found unconscious near the Bank of England and the London Ambulance Service took him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
IPCC investigators will examine CCTV footage and attend the post-mortem examination.IPCC investigators will examine CCTV footage and attend the post-mortem examination.
Some ExCel protesters said they were returning to the City to join a demonstration showing solidarity for the man who died.Some ExCel protesters said they were returning to the City to join a demonstration showing solidarity for the man who died.
'Human spider''Human spider'
Elsewhere, campaigners got their message across in a variety of different ways.Elsewhere, campaigners got their message across in a variety of different ways.
On Thursday, a small number of protesters played a giant game of Monopoly in the City, armed with huge crates of fake money.On Thursday, a small number of protesters played a giant game of Monopoly in the City, armed with huge crates of fake money.
BBC News correspondent Richard Westcott said it was "very good natured, all very friendly".BBC News correspondent Richard Westcott said it was "very good natured, all very friendly".
Later French freeclimber Alain Robert, known as the "Human Spider", attempted to scale the Lloyds building in the capital as part of protests but returned to the ground. Later French freeclimber Alain Robert, known as the Human Spider, attempted to scale the Lloyds' building in the capital as part of protests. He unfurled a banner but returned to the ground.
Security at the ExCel centre is tight, with police turning away anyone within a half mile radius who does not have accreditation.Security at the ExCel centre is tight, with police turning away anyone within a half mile radius who does not have accreditation.
Squats raided
The protesters are allowed in one area only, outside the security fence erected around the conference hall.The protesters are allowed in one area only, outside the security fence erected around the conference hall.
An estimated 5,000 people took part in the protests on Wednesday.An estimated 5,000 people took part in the protests on Wednesday.
Four people were charged, three with possessing bladed weapons and the fourth with assault.Four people were charged, three with possessing bladed weapons and the fourth with assault.
Metropolitan Police Commander Simon O'Brien said small pockets of criminals were responsible for the outbreaks of trouble on Wednesday and would be tracked down.Metropolitan Police Commander Simon O'Brien said small pockets of criminals were responsible for the outbreaks of trouble on Wednesday and would be tracked down.
But he added that the vast majority of demonstrators were good-humoured.But he added that the vast majority of demonstrators were good-humoured.
On Thursday, police swooped on two squats in east London in an operation to arrest people they believe had been involved in violent disorder.
Investigations have already been launched after protesters smashed their way into a Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branch in the City of London.Investigations have already been launched after protesters smashed their way into a Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branch in the City of London.
The Metropolitan Police said those involved in violence should expect a "knock on the door".The Metropolitan Police said those involved in violence should expect a "knock on the door".
Stuart Fraser, from the City of London Corporation, said Wednesday's security operation was a successStuart Fraser, from the City of London Corporation, said Wednesday's security operation was a success
"The high cost [of the security operation] is the price of democracy," he added."The high cost [of the security operation] is the price of democracy," he added.
Senior officers said one police officer was in hospital, receiving treatment after suffering a blow to the head. Seven protesters were also taken to hospital.Senior officers said one police officer was in hospital, receiving treatment after suffering a blow to the head. Seven protesters were also taken to hospital.
Those arrested were held for offences including violent disorder, obstruction, aggravated burglary, arson and unlawful possession of police uniforms.Those arrested were held for offences including violent disorder, obstruction, aggravated burglary, arson and unlawful possession of police uniforms.
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