Protesters and police clashed at demonstrations in London on Wednesday, a day before world leaders gather for the G20 summit [GALLO/GETTY]
Published On 1 Apr 20091 Apr 2009
Many protesters took to the streets to vent anger over financial institutions, which some blame for the economic crisis [GALLO/GETTY]
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One group organised four parades representing the "four horsemen of the apocalypse", leading marches to the Bank of England. [GALLO/GETTY]
Demonstrators taking part in the marches across London ahead of the G20 summit include anti-capitalists, environmentalists, anarchists and anti-war campaigners [Hamish Macdonald]
The group of leaders, finance ministers and central bank governors say their aim is "to foster sustainable economic growth and development" [AFP]
Barack Obama, the US president, is expected to make an array of proposals, including increased oversight for hedge funds and greater financial regulation [AFP]