Photos: PM's Edinburgh visit met with protests

David Cameron's arrival in Edinburgh, for independence talks with First Minister Alex Salmond, sparked protests which saw several arrests

Allan MacDonald
Friday 17 February 2012 | 17:41:49 UTC, journal-online.co.uk

Protesters chant at a police cordon on the Grassmarket
Image: Allan MacDonald

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Dozens of protesters greeted prime minister David Cameron in Edinburgh yesterday, as the Conservative premier flew in for referendum talks with the SNP first minister Alex Salmond.

Anti-cuts demonstrators picketed a speech to business leaders at the Apex Hotel on the Grassmarket, in a day of protest which saw several people, including at least one student, arrested under public order legislation.

More to follow.