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Further protests at G20 summit | Further protests at G20 summit |
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Protesters have held a second day of demonstrations in London near the venue of the G20 summit and in the City. | Protesters have held a second day of demonstrations in London near the venue of the G20 summit and in the City. |
Several hundred people gathered near the ExCel centre in docklands and around 400 outside the Bank of England. | Several hundred people gathered near the ExCel centre in docklands and around 400 outside the Bank of England. |
Around 100 were caught in a stand-off with police outside the bank and there were some minor skirmishes when others were boxed in, but most were peaceful. | Around 100 were caught in a stand-off with police outside the bank and there were some minor skirmishes when others were boxed in, but most were peaceful. |
There have been 122 arrests related to the G20, including 86 on Wednesday and 32 on Thursday, police said. | There have been 122 arrests related to the G20, including 86 on Wednesday and 32 on Thursday, police said. |
'Squats raided' | 'Squats raided' |
World leaders held talks throughout the day at the ExCel centre, a few hundred yards from protesters. | World leaders held talks throughout the day at the ExCel centre, a few hundred yards from protesters. |
There was room for about 6,000 but only a few hundred turned up, the BBC's Ben Brown reported. | There was room for about 6,000 but only a few hundred turned up, the BBC's Ben Brown reported. |
He said the "noisy but calm" crowds were kept well away from the conference centre amid tight security. | He said the "noisy but calm" crowds were kept well away from the conference centre amid tight security. |
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 In Pictures: Protest clean-up 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 In Pictures: Protest clean-up Policing the G20 Recession rallies protesters G20 protesters: What they want |
Stop the War Coalition, the British Muslim Initiative, CND and Middle East campaigning groups were among the varied groups who took part. | Stop the War Coalition, the British Muslim Initiative, CND and Middle East campaigning groups were among the varied groups who took part. |
Protesters were allowed in one area only, outside the security fence erected around the conference hall. | Protesters were allowed in one area only, outside the security fence erected around the conference hall. |
In the City, police officers corralled around 100 protesters on to the pedestrianised area in front of the Bank of England. | In the City, police officers corralled around 100 protesters on to the pedestrianised area in front of the Bank of England. |
More were cleared from surrounding streets and there were minor clashes as other pockets of protesters were contained in small areas. | More were cleared from surrounding streets and there were minor clashes as other pockets of protesters were contained in small areas. |
Many people had gathered outside the bank in support of a man who died in the protests on Wednesday evening. | Many people had gathered outside the bank in support of a man who died in the protests on Wednesday evening. |
Police confirmed the circumstances behind the death have been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). | Police confirmed the circumstances behind the death have been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). |
Scotland Yard said he had collapsed near the Bank of England and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. | Scotland Yard said he had collapsed near the Bank of England and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. |
City of London police named him as Ian Tomlinson, 47, and said he was on his way home from working at a newsagents at the time. | City of London police named him as Ian Tomlinson, 47, and said he was on his way home from working at a newsagents at the time. |
Meanwhile, police raided two squats in east London to arrest people they believed had links to Wednesday's protest violence. | Meanwhile, police raided two squats in east London to arrest people they believed had links to Wednesday's protest violence. |
Officers in riot gear questioned around 60 people at one squat in Earl Street near Liverpool Street Station, but police have not reported any arrests there. | Officers in riot gear questioned around 60 people at one squat in Earl Street near Liverpool Street Station, but police have not reported any arrests there. |
The BBC's Dominic Hurst said a crowd of about 30 demonstrators chanted "shame on you" at police, but the situation remained peaceful. | The BBC's Dominic Hurst said a crowd of about 30 demonstrators chanted "shame on you" at police, but the situation remained peaceful. |
Around 20 more were questioned at Rampart Street in Aldgate, where police say four people were arrested - two for violent disorder and two for possessing an offensive weapon. | Around 20 more were questioned at Rampart Street in Aldgate, where police say four people were arrested - two for violent disorder and two for possessing an offensive weapon. |
On Thursday morning 40 protesters met outside the London Stock Exchange where they had threatened to disrupt business, but they were outnumbered by 100 police officers. | On Thursday morning 40 protesters met outside the London Stock Exchange where they had threatened to disrupt business, but they were outnumbered by 100 police officers. |
'Human spider' | 'Human spider' |
Elsewhere, campaigners got their message across in other ways. | Elsewhere, campaigners got their message across in other ways. |
A small number of protesters played a giant game of Monopoly in the City, armed with huge crates of fake money. | A small number of protesters played a giant game of Monopoly in the City, armed with huge crates of fake money. |
Frenchman Alain Robert scales the Lloyds Insurance building in the City | Frenchman Alain Robert scales the Lloyds Insurance building in the City |
While French freeclimber Alain Robert, known as the Human Spider, scaled the Lloyds' building in the capital as part of protests. He unfurled a banner but returned to the ground. | While French freeclimber Alain Robert, known as the Human Spider, scaled the Lloyds' building in the capital as part of protests. He unfurled a banner but returned to the ground. |
An estimated 5,000 people took part in Wednesday's protests which were mainly peaceful and good-humoured but punctuated with violence. | An estimated 5,000 people took part in Wednesday's protests which were mainly peaceful and good-humoured but punctuated with violence. |
Stuart 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. |
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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