Thousands of anti-capitalist activists have marched through central London to protest against political oppression.
Protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks marched from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square as part of the Million Masks March, organised by activist group Anonymous.
Scotland Yard said five people had been arrested on suspicion of offences including grievous bodily harm.
Anonymous said the protest was against austerity and infringement of rights.
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.
The Met said one man had been arrested on Bridge Street, on suspicion of a fireworks offence.
Among the demonstrators comedian and actor Russell Brand was spotted outside the Houses of Parliament.
Steve Foster, 36, who travelled from Liverpool for the event, said: 'The inquiry into institutional paedophilia is probably the main reason [why I am here].
'I want to see a real inquiry and I want to see prosecutions and people jailed in the establishment, where we all know it is rife.'
The BBC's New Broadcasting House was also 'locked down' and riot police attended after protesters started demonstrating outside.
The protest in London is part of a world-wide event, with demonstrations taking place in countries including Cambodia, Chile, Canada, America and Mexico.
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