Thousands of anti capitalist protesters gathered around the capital for two days of action around the G20 summit.
On the first day of protests, amid a huge police operation, the mood which had been good natured at the start soured as windows were smashed and scuffles broke out with police.
Anti-capitalist demonstrations
April 2, 2009
Police line up outside the London stock exchange ahead of the opening as the G20 meeting gets under way.
April 1, 2009
Thousands of anti-capitalist protesters surround the Bank of England as part of demonstrations ahead of the G20 summit
April 1, 2009
A demonstrator throws a computer screen at the windows of a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland close to the Bank of England. Rescued by the government in October, RBS has become a lightning rod for public anger over banker excess blamed for the crisis.
Police in riot gear use their batons against demonstrators near the Bank of England in London as the initially good natured demonstrations turned violent.
April 1, 2009
A masked demonstrator makes his feelings clear. "I am an anti-capitalist, I am an anarchist. It's a rich man's club. I believe in class war. It is poor versus rich, as simple as that," he said, declining to give his name.
April 1, 2009
Protesters draped banners over a statue of the Duke of Wellington outside the Bank of England. Police have said they intend to use powers under the Public Order Act, rather than anti-terrorism laws, at the events
April 1, 2009
Some protesters were carrying coffins, while others covered their faces with hoods and scarves.
April 1, 2009
Four marches, led by representations of horsemen of the apocalypse, converged on the Bank in the 'Financial Fools Day' protests as demonstrators chanted 'storm the banks'.
April 1, 2009
Ranks of officers in fluorescent yellow jackets coral protesters along the roads outside the Bank.
April 20, 2009
Police stand guard outside Liverpool Street Station in the City of London as the capital braces for demonstrations against the G20 summit meetings.
April 1, 2009
Protesters gather in London ahead of the G20 summit.
April 1, 2009
An anti-capitalist protester outside Liverpool Street station in London's financial district.
April 1, 2009
A family of protesters outside Liverpool Street station.
