57 arrests in London G8 demos

G8 protestor Tammy Samede has told ITV Daybreak that police used "unnecessary force" when they carried out a major operation to clear the central London HQ.

To date, there have been 57 arrests London as part of the policing operation dealing with protests ahead of the G8 summit, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.

Protesters are gathering outside Charing Cross police station waiting for some of their peers who have been arrested. A total of 38 people have been during the G8 protests in London today.

Thirty-two people have been arrested for various offences during the G8 protests in London, including violent disorder, possession of pointed/bladed articles and a variety of public order offences, the Met Police said.

There were nearly 1,200 officers on duty during the demonstrations in the capital today, the force added.

Video: G8 protester appears to try to jump off building in London

Thirty-two people have been arrested during the G8 protests in central London today, the Met Police said.

An anti-G8 protester was wrestled to the ground by police officers after appearing to try and jump off a building in central London.

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Thirty-two people have been arrested during the demonstrations in the capital ahead of next week's G8 summit in Northern Ireland.

London Ambulance has tweeted that they treated two patients during the anti-capitalist protests in the capital.

Police and protesters clashed in central London this afternoon amid anti-capitalist demonstrations.

Many demonstrators had their faces covered with scarves or masks, however police powers to stop and search in anticipation of violence and to require the removal of disguises were authorised this morning and remain in force.

News footage shows police tackling a protester to the ground in central London.

Six arrests have been made for alleged offences including possession of articles with intent to commit criminal damage, assault on police, criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and failing to remove a face covering.

Police say they have made six arrests during the anti-capitalist protests taking place in central London.

Alleged offenses included one for assault on police, one for possession of a weapon and one for failing to remove a mask.

At 10.00 am the Met say officers executed a search warrant at a building in Beak Street after receiving reports that 'individuals were in possession of weapons and were intent on causing criminal damage and engaging in violent disorder'.