Thousands of protesters gathered in London, England on April 1st and 2nd to demonstrate against an array of issues, largely anti-capitalist or pro-environmental in nature. A large underlying theme was anger with the effects of the economic downturn and a call for accountability and responsibility. While the majority of protesters were peaceful, a number of them took to smashing windows and throwing debris at police lines. London police responded with baton charges and arrests. Similar protests are now taking place in Strasbourg, France, which hosts a NATO summit today.
A bloodied protester shouts at police near the Bank of England in the City of London on April 1, 2009. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images) #
People carry an injured demonstrator during a protest near the Bank of England in London April 1, 2009. (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
A protester is held down by police as anti capitalist and climate change activists demonstrate in the City of London on April 1, 2009 in London, England. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
A policeman in riot clothing, restrains a bloodied protestor near the Bank of England, in London, on April 1, 2009. (CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images) #
Demonstrators charge through a street in London during protests to coincide with Thursday's G20 summit meeting April 1, 2009. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Protestors photograph riot police outside a Lloyds Bank in London, on April 1, 2009. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
A mass group of anti capitalist and climate change activists converge on the Bank of England as they demonstrate in the City on April 1, 2009 in London. Protesters marched through London demanding action on poverty, climate change and jobs, as world leaders arrive in London ahead of the G20 summit. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
A police woman shouts at protesters during a clash in Threadneedle Street in London's financial district, as global leaders attend the G20 Summit on April 2, 2009 in London, England. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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