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Clean-up starts after London protests

Clean sweep begins after eviction of ‘Occupy’ demonstrators

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Workmen on Wednesday began clearing up the area around London's St Paul's Cathedral following the eviction of Occupy protesters. (Getty Images)

The previous night, hundreds of police officers in riot gear stormed the area to forcibly remove demonstrators from their campsite. (Getty Images)

Around 70 people had been occupying the area in the direct vicinity of the iconic cathedral and had been there since October 15 last year. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

Activists staying at the camp had been protesting against economic inequality in the country. (Getty Images)

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