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Ten arrests during 'Million Masks March' in London

Police have made ten arrests after anti-capitalist activists took to the streets of central London tonight in a so-called 'Million Masks March'.

Demonstrators wearing Guy Fawkes masks and carrying banners and placards descended on Trafalgar Square before marching towards Parliament Square.

There were clashes with police in Parliament Square, with some protesters throwing barriers at riot officers.

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'Fireworks and barriers' thrown at police during protest

Police officers came under attack from a small number of protesters during last night's 'Million Mask March', the Met have said.

"Whilst the majority of those taking part were peaceful, there were pockets of violence shown towards officers; with fireworks and traffic furniture including barriers thrown at them," the Met said in a statement.

Protesters throw a barrier at riot police in Parliament Square. Credit: RTV

Chief Superintendent Pippa Mills, the police spokesman for the event, added that protest organisers had "refused to engage" with the authorities, despite "numerous attempts" to make contact before the march.

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