There is no trouble on the demo. The Police are out in force to protect any hotels that are related to the G8. The demonstrators ignore them with the exception of the clowns who mercilessly take the piss whenever they come across them. The german tradition of marching in blocks is in evidence with just about every strain of the movement having its own space to march and make speeches.
It’s difficult to gauge the numbers. There are tens of thousands in attendance with probably the same number again marching from the coach point outside of town. It’s a very impressive sight from a nearby hill. A sea of people, banners and carnival stuff. The sound systems are belting out a mixture of music and speeches.