These are some images from the G20 protests taken on April 2nd. Most are from people and organisations protesting other issues not directly related to G20. These were mostly situated near the Excel centre where passionate but peaceful protests were being conducted. Some of these images are also from nearby the Bank of England where the atmosphere was more tense. There was a strong police presence here towards the late afternoon but the atmosphere was quite pleasant until even more policemen appeared and protesters and onlookers were forced back away from the bank down the side streets. Many, including myself, were jostled by the surging crowd and these was a commotion as one youth was escorted away by the police. Although the atmosphere was terse and there was much abuse being directed towards the police force, the situation remained under control and I witnessed none of the violence reported from the day before.
More information on the G20 summit can be found at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/business/2009/g20/default.stm
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