Protesters breach security at BBC

SIX people were arrested last night as anti-fascist protesters broke into the BBC’s west London headquarters ahead of a far-right party leader’s appearance on a leading political debate show.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the BBC Television Centre in a rowdy rally against British National Party chief Nick Griffin, who appeared on the broadcaster’s Question Time programme last night. About 25 people breached a police cordon and ran into the centre’s lobby.

Scotland Yard said three police officers were injured in the protests, and six people were arrested.