May Day protests pass off peacefully

Fears of disturbances during the annual May Day anti-capitalism protests in London appeared largely unfounded today as police described the thousands-strong demonstrations as ‘‘peaceful and good humoured’’.

Fears of disturbances during the annual May Day anti-capitalism protests appeared largely unfounded today as police described the thousands-strong demonstrations in London as ‘‘peaceful and good humoured’’.

Up to 6,000 people gathered in Trafalgar Square in a peaceful joint protest - including trade unionists and anti-globalisation groups - and listened to speeches from a variety of activists.