Masked anarchists bring Westminster to a halt

Thousands of anarchist protesters wearing Guido Fawkes masks marched on the streets of central London last night.

The annual Million Mask March, where protesters wore the stylised mask popularised in the cult film V For Vendetta, saw Westminster grind to a virtual halt. Groups of people chanted pro-civil liberty and anti-establishment slogans, while police maintained a heavy presence outside key locations such as Downing Street.

In previous years the march has led to ugly scenes, but last night there were no major disturbances.