Missiles and flares thrown and patrol car torched in capital after crowds surge away from agreed routes inconvenience has broken out at the Million Mask march,with protesters throwing missiles and setting off fireworks and flares in central London. A police car was set alight and its windscreen smashed near Green Park as thousands of anti-capitalist campaigners flowed past the capital’s landmarks wearing the trademark Guido masks of the Anonymous hacking group. What started off as a peaceful protest descended into violence as activists clashed with officers. Some protesters were treated for bloody injuries and were given first aid at the scene. There was a sudden surge of activity approximately half an hour into the event, as several people at the front broke off and ran towards the Churchill War Rooms. Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace, and a long way from the agreed route.
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Source: theguardian.com