Arrests made after London 'Guy Fawkes' protest

Nine people have been arrested as thousands of anti-capitalist activists marched through central London to protest against political oppression, the BBC reported.

Protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks marched from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square as part of the Million Masks March, organised by activist group Anonymous.

Three people were held on suspicion of assaulting police officers.

Anonymous said the protest was against austerity and infringement of rights.

Also among those arrested included three people on suspicion of public order crimes, one man in his 20s for attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), another for an alleged firework offence, and one on suspicion of obstruction of the highway, the Metropolitan Police said.

Ch Supt Pippa Mills said: "Police officers this evening worked under challenging conditions. Despite numerous attempts, the organisers refused to engage with us ahead of the evening's events.

"Our policing operation and work with our partners ensured that on the whole, the event passed off without major incident."

Protesters chanting "one solution, revolution" also made their way to Buckingham Palace with some kicking over security railings.

Several people threw missiles, including plastic cones and road signs at the police and several fireworks were let off by people at the base of Nelson's column.