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Sunday, 19 August 2007, 20:10 GMT 21:10 UK

In pictures: Heathrow protest

Police scuffle with protesters near Heathrow Airport

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Climate change campaigners have been involved in minor scuffles with police as they targeted the offices of Heathrow Airport operator BAA.

People marching with banners toward Heathrow Airport

People marching with banners toward Heathrow Airport

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Organisers said 1,400 people took part during the day while police at the scene said there were 1,000 demonstrators.

Protesters form circle while police watch

Protesters form circle while police watch

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Some 100 protesters sat down at the entrance to the car park at the BAA headquarters, trying to stop staff from coming into work.

Protesters march towards Heathrow

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Protesters stressed the march and direct action would be peaceful - but not strictly lawful.

Woman wearing disguise and fake air traffic batons

Woman wearing disguise and fake air traffic batons

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The protesters have held talks and workshops as well as trying to disrupt aviation firms.

Scuffle between police and protesters

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Six people were arrested during the day - including two for assault on a police officer, one for carrying Class A drugs, and one for criminal damage.

Detail of marchers (Pic: Debbie Conway)

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Reader Debbie Conway sent this picture. "I have been on the protest march with my children and was disgusted at the police's attitude," she said saying they disrupted the route.

Marchers and police in riot gear

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Commander Joe Kaye, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "There's been some pushing and shoving but we've managed them safely and they've been allowed to make their protest."

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