map: torch route
Today’s run relay carrying the Olympic torch was marred by protest all the way along the London route. A protester in Bayswater, central London got his hand on the torch and almost got it off the torch bearer. See the video action here.
Later more protestors attempted to put out the torch flame using fire extinguishers. See this video action here.
The day was marred by farce with the Chinese ambassador having to change her route, taking the torch through London’s Chinatown instead. Gordon Brown refused to been seen holding the torch.
The protests will continue wherever this torch may go over the next few months. London has played it’s part and proudly.
