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Million Mask March 2016 across the globe LIVE UPDATES
Published time: 5 Nov, 2016 13:31
Edited time: 5 Nov, 2016 19:01
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Anonymous activists take to the streets around the world for Million Mask March, an annual event held on November 5.
The Anonymous movement has gathered every November 5 since 2012, to coincide with the annual British tradition of Bonfire Night, which began when a group of dissident Catholic plotters tried to blow up the British parliament in 1605.
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Activists wear Guy Fawkes masks popularized by the movie ‘V for Vendetta’ to protest corruption, censorship, inequality and war.
RT brings you live coverage of the 750-city global event against billionaire bankers and injustice.
READ MORE: Million Mask March: Anonymous London demo faces police crackdown
05 November 2016
19:53 GMT
A protester told Ruptly that the police were to blame for being aggressive, not protesters. He added that police allegedly confiscated drinks from protesters.
19:46 GMT
Ruptly footage showed a protester refusing to remove his mask or risk facing arrest.
After a heated exchange, the individual was surrounded by police and detained.
19:41 GMT
Police have confirmed that 10 arrests have been made.
Flares and fireworks continue to be lit among the protesters as they march.
19:23 GMT
An activist said police attempted to kettle protesters but the claim has not been verified.
Ruptly footage showed scuffles between police and protesters near Buckingham palace.
Police were also seen leading away two men on Ruptly footage. It remains unclear if they were arrested at this stage.
18:59 GMT
Reports from the march show that a road on the march route is still open, and a car appears to be stuck in the middle of the crowd.
Ruptly footage shows a number of fireworks have been set off in the crowd.
18:49 GMT
Thousands of police officers have been deployed to the streets of London, according to the Guardian. A Twitter user posted a photo of rows of police standing on Whitehall Street.
