G20 Anarchists Set London Financial District Ablaze
Fires everywhere in London’s commercial banking district.
At this moment, details of how the fires were started are sketchy, but from the number of buildings ablaze the chances of an accidental cause seem unlikely.
Pictures sent in to gnews suggest the scale and locations of the fires would point to a sophisticated coordination of deliberate arson which elicits fears of terror links.
Raised suspicions abound as the fires coincided with President Barack Obama's arrival in London amid heavy security. Leaders and dignitaries of the most powerful countries have been arriving in London since the beginning of the week in preparation for the G20 summit.
In all the chaos, the BBC has yet to feature the story, but if London eye-witnesses have any photos, videos or details to add to as it develops then please send them through to Gnews as soon as possible.
London was the centre of international tension this week over the G20 summit where the world’s leaders are due to convene tomorrow in order to discuss the future of the world’s economy. A number of internet forums planned protests against the G20.
Furthermore, protesters complained: “Capitalism has been heating up our world for years, melting the icecaps, burning up the rainforests, pushing the planet to tipping point. Now we’re going to put the heat on them.”
On the website, protestors claimed they would reclaim London: “thrusting into the very belly of the beast: the Bank of England.”
On Tuesday, the BBC reported that terrorist suspects had been arrested in Devon after the discovery of imitation firearms and “firework like” explosives at a flat in Plymouth. Five people were originally arrested and taken to custody in connection with the weapons; one woman was released on bail.
Luckily, the weapons, along with politically sensitive material were seized by Police. Detectives believe the intention of the Devonshire group was to cause severe disturbance at the G20 protests. Fears were abound that violence could escalate to the levels of the 1990 Poll Tax riots.
Europe news posted by master chief on Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Comments
LOL
Obviously an April Fool's.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 4:41:40 AM
Re:LOL
Had me for about 12.7 seconds though.
Apart from that the tradition is that the trick must be played before noon (at least in the UK). : )
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 11:04:04 AM
Check the date guys. April Fool's comes early.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 5:23:10 AM
Second pic
The second pic looks Photoshopped. Someone is trying to spread chaos with this.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 6:15:51 AM
I hope the cops kicks this punks asses!! If this is true.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 6:19:15 AM
Who'd a thunk it?
With everything else going on no-one thought that English anarchists would fire up their own city.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:00:20 AM
Re:Who`d a thunk it?
Anarchism is defined as the "absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal".
Despite the title of this article, the world is not, as poet Ferlinghetti wrote, "safe for anarchy."
Comment posted by claudia2455 on 4/1/2009 4:52:33 AM
The Clash
This is what the song London's Calling is about. Or is it London's Burning?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:01:37 AM
April Fool's
"BBC has yet to feature the story", yeah, right.
Also, try harder on the 'shops.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:08:08 AM
Amazing
I guess the sheeple have finally had enough! Good for them!
Comment posted by RT on 3/31/2009 8:10:55 AM
Fake
Fake, nothing on the BBC News website or any other news website.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:18:38 AM
Dubious
Photos look like ex-Reuters retoucher at work.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:19:16 AM
Ahh, no
This is mostly BS, half those pictures are Photoshopped, and others aren't even in London...
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:20:44 AM
Good job mates!
I only wish Americans had enough guts to stand up to our government! Let those money grubbing bastards fail and let someone else come up and take their place. That's the nature of the beast, and the beast being our financial system.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 8:32:32 AM
The picture that shows the entire city with 4 or 5 scattered fires is definitely fake.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 9:00:41 AM
Bullshit
That's Camden, not downtown, and it's not arson:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/10/2158719.htm
Why your Photoshopped photo at the bottom?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 3/31/2009 9:39:29 AM
Booooooo!
Hmmmmm. Yours is the only source for this 'fire'. Booooo.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 1:44:47 AM
Get a life
Not even funny, trying to find out what's happening as my boyfriend works there. Thanks.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 4:11:48 AM
What fires?
I'm in the City near Lloyds and no sign of any fires or protests here?
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 5:59:03 AM
OMG
In London but can't see any smoke now and only heard of some little fights here and there.
Looks it went totally wild last night!
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 6:02:18 AM
It better be Photoshopped - that's my flat!
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 6:11:59 AM
I'm a graphic designer and that is REALLY bad Photoshopping of a tourism image. Sheesh.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 6:19:25 AM
Well... too bad they haven't even figured out it's broad daylight in the UK right now.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 6:25:11 AM
Anarchists?
I think you guys at Gnews are a lot of pyromaniacs!
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 7:18:43 AM
hahahahahaha
It's a bright sunny day here in London. FAIL.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 8:01:29 AM
Re:hahahahahaha
Er... the hoax was posted last night.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 8:19:56 AM
Hoax
This isn't a real story. The skyline shot is Photoshopped.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/1/2009 12:22:53 PM
The truth is.......
... we ain't seen nuthin' yet.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/2/2009 4:34:32 AM
It's funny how all these protesters think a world of socialists and communists actually be an improvement.
Under the regimes these people want to empower, their own type of protests would put themselves in the execution chamber.
Comment posted by Carl on 4/2/2009 8:46:20 AM
Organised anarchy
No THAT is funny... what is the world coming to when the anarchists get organised LOL!!!!
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/2/2009 8:47:18 AM
Criminal acts
Sad that in this so-called day and age that there are still people who resort to Nazi-like actions to make their points. Well, like what happened to Nazis should happen to criminals.
Comment posted by Anonymous on 4/3/2009 6:58:55 AM
