The police containment zone has been expanded to half way down Regent Street, IndyMedia reports. One demonstrator is carried away with his face covered in blood. Officers in riot gear replace officers in regular uniform policing the demonstration. 3.12pm Police come under a hail of wine bottles, beer bottles and sticks as protesters attempt to surge forward into Regent Street. The demonstrators advance momentarily before being pushed back towards Oxford Circus.
Scuffles break out among the crowds.
3.06pm Police have estimated the number of demonstrators gathered at Oxford Circus at about 3,000. The demonstration is noisy but mainly peaceful. 2.46pm 14 people have so far been arrested in the capital during the demonstration, Scotland Yard said. Westminster Bridge has been closed. Police block off all exits from Oxford Circus where several hundred protesters have congregated.