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Wednesday, 2 May, 2001, 07:59 GMT 08:59 UK
Picture gallery: May Day protests
Thousands of people took to the streets of London for anti-capitalist demonstrations.
The protests began with a procession of cyclists from Liverpool Street to King's Cross, bringing morning rush-hour traffic to a standstill on some of the capital's busiest routes. More than 6,000 police officers were employed to control later protests at Oxford Circus.
![]() Met Police Chief Sir John Stevens has breakfast with officers before they start duty
![]() Demonstrators at Liverpool Street station prepare for a cycle protest
![]() Promising a peaceful protest at King's Cross
![]() Motorcycle police prepare to set off on patrol
![]() Many shops have boarded up their windows
![]() Police keep an eye on demonstrators at Liverpool Street station
![]() Watching them, watching us: Police keep tabs on protesters
![]() A colourful party: Protesters ready for a fun day out
![]() Police clash with demonstrators in Oxford Street
![]() Police made 92 arrests in total
![]() Some of the protests turned violent
![]() Fires were started by some protesters
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