Chinese henchmen and hundreds of police fought running battles with Olympic protesters in London yesterday in scenes branded a national disgrace.

Terrified athletes and celebrities carrying the Olympic torch through the capital were forced to run for cover as Tibet demonstrators clashed with police.

Thirty-five people were arrested as thousands of well-organised protesters reduced the relay - supposed to be a showcase of British sport - to an ugly farce.
Protesters try to wrestle Olympic torch from BBC presenter Konnie Huq during violent clashes in London | the Daily Mail