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Dozens of protesters arrested just yards from Downing Street after violence breaks out on strike march
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Riot police today swooped and arrested protesters as violence broke out during pension reform protests. A large group split from the main demonstration, pushing over a fence before being penned in by over 100 police in Central London. There were some scuffles between officers and protesters after fears that anarchists might infiltrate the march were realised close to Downing Street.
This protester is one of several arrested along Whitehall as a group broke from the main crowd and rushed towards Downing Street
A police officer holds down a protester in Whitehall during the one-day strike
Four officers carry a defiant protester away from the troubles in Central London after what was an otherwise peaceful day
The group was making its way along Whitehall and past Downing Street when the trouble broke out and, after arrests were made, police formed lines with about 40 people hemmed in.
Some of the protesters wore face masks and sunglasses to try and shield their faces while police wore caps and had helmets at the ready by their sides but thankfully they did not have to be used.
When troublemakers were eventually cleared, police tried to clear Whitehall to allow traffic to move more freely but a large group of protesters sat a stage in before they were removed one by one.
A crowd of protesters snakes through London as marches take place across the country, sparked by a proposed increase in the retirement age for public sector workers and having to pay more into their pensions
Thousands of people gathered in cities across the UK earlier today to take part in mass demonstrations against pension reforms - with scuffles breaking out this afternoon on Whitehall in central London.
A breakout group knocked fences over and charged along the road which runs from the Houses of Parliament.
Pickets were formed outside schools, courts, job centres and airports as public sector workers walked out over the Government's plans.
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