British police arrest 63 in G20 London summit protests

Source: Xinhua | 04-02-2009 10:53

LONDON, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The number of arrests made by British police during Wednesday's citywide G20 London summit protests has risen to 63, police said.

A G20 protester stands facing the police outside the Bank  of England in the City of London, April 1, 2009. The number  of arrests made by British police during Wednesday's  citywide G20 London summit protests has risen to 63,  police said.(Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Most were held under public order act, breaching of peace, burglary or arson on Royal Bank of Scotland building, criminal damage, and possession of police uniform or drugs. Other offenses include carrying offensive weapon, threatening behavior, obstruction of police or highway.