10 November 2010 Last updated at 18:06

In pictures: Clashes at tuition fees protest

Demonstrators have clashed with police in central London after what began as a peaceful protest against government plans to treble tuition fees and cut university funding in England descended into angry scenes.

Students wield banners in central London

Tens of thousands of students and lecturers took to the streets to protest. Big university cities including Liverpool, Newcastle and Birmingham were represented.

The march began peacefully but by mid-afternoon protesters began setting fire to placards outside the Conservative Party headquarters in Westminster. This photo was sent in by student Sarah Noorbakhsh.

Demonstrator smashes a window at Millbank in Westminster.

Demonstrators smashed windows of a building in Millbank in Westminster.

Protesters then stormed the building. Some took over the foyer, while others headed to the roof terrace.

Riot police stand guard inside the wrecked entrance to Millbank Tower.

Riot police were called in. The crowd responded to the heavy police presence with loud booing, screaming and chanting.

Police officers try to stop demonstrators storming the entrance to Millbank Tower

The National Union of Students said the scuffles involved only a tiny minority of the thousands of demonstrators.

Missiles were thrown at the police, injuring some officers. London Ambulance Service said a number of patients were being treated for minor injures.

Man covered in fake notes holding "Do I look like I am made out of money" banner

The protest is over government proposals to raise tuition fees from 2012 with universities able to charge up to £9,000 - triple the current cap.

Students with banners march past Parliament

Ministers insist their plans offer a "fair deal for students".

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In pictures: Clashes at tuition fees protest

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