Riot police deployed in London ahead of G-8 summit in Ireland

Riot police deployed in London ahead of G-8 summit in Ireland
Updated on

Summary Police arrest six people as demonstrations against G-8 summit in Northern Ireland begin in London.

 

LONDON (AP) - An Associated Press photographer reported minor scuffles Tuesday between police and demonstrators making their way to a "Carnival Against Capitalism" planned by the group StopG8.


Ahead of the protests, riot police also swooped in on a building occupied by the anti-G-8 protesters. Video footage showed officers in climbing gear on the building s roof, tackling a protester.


Scotland Yard said six people have been arrested for a variety of alleged offenses, including assault on police and criminal damage.


Leaders from the Group of Eight will meet in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, on June 17-18.
 

Browse Topics