A demonstration organised by the National Union of Students which began peacefully, with up to 50,000 students, lecturers and supporters, marching from Whitehall past Downing Street and Parliament, suddenly turned violent.
An hour after the protest started, violence flared at Millbank Tower, close to the Tate Britain art gallery where the march was due to end with a rally.
A number of police officers were injured after they came under attack from youths, some wearing scarves to hide their faces, amid scenes of chaos. Hundreds of workers were evacuated from the building, which also houses other organisations including Government agencies, as windows were smashed and a fire was lit.
A number of police officers were injured after they came under attack from youths, some wearing scarves to hide their faces, amid scenes of chaos. Hundreds of workers were evacuated from the building, which also houses other organisations including Government agencies, as windows were smashed and a fire was lit.
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10.11.2010 21:02
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11.11.2010 00:20
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11.11.2010 01:08
spam cleaner
Again, pathetic
11.11.2010 01:18
Student
Fair Play
11.11.2010 02:30
Daniel Kenrowe
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11.11.2010 09:21
squatticus
nice one students!
11.11.2010 09:38
And excellent to see the Conservative HQ trashed. Made my day. Good luck to those arrested - you are heroes!
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