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Olympic torch relay sparks pro-Tibet protests in London

Olympic torch protests in London
A protester is held by a police officer at the start of the relay Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
Two protesters are held by police as the Olympic torch relay leaves Wembley stadium Photograph: Tom Hevezi/AP
Olympic torch protests in London
Another protester is tackled by police in Wembley Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features
Olympic torch protests in London
Protesters from the Free Tibet campaign voice their opposition Photograph: Sarah Lee/Sarah Lee
Olympic torch protests in London
The Olympic torch is held aloft, with the Tibetan flag seen in the background Photograph: Warren Little/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
A protester with a fire extinguisher attempts to put out the Olympic flame Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
An protester attempts to grab the torch from television presenter Konnie Huq Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
The protester is wrestled to the ground by security officials Photograph: Ian Walton /Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
Police officers restrain a protester along the route Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
Pro-Tibet protesters and China supporters are seen behind a police cordon outside Downing Street Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
An injured protester is detained by police officers near Downing Street Photograph: Leon Neal/AFP
Olympic torch protests in London
A China supporter and pro-Tibet protesters line Trafalgar Square Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features
Olympic torch protests in London
Police attempt to control the crowd as the torch goes over Tower Bridge Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty
Olympic torch protests in London
Police and Chinese security surround the torch as another demonstrator is tackled Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty
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