Black-clad G20 protesters will held a memorial march in London today to lay flowers at the site of newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson’s death.
Hundreds of protesters dressed in black held a memorial march in London today to lay flowers at the site of newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson's death.
Mr Tomlinson died of an apparent heart attack as thousands of protesters converged in the City of London nine days ago.
After his death, video footage emerged of the 47-year-old being shoved to the ground by a policeman shortly before his death.
The officer pictured in the footage has been suspended and the Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating.
Demonstrators gathered at Bethnal Green police station to walk in silence to the Bank of England.
Some protesters suggested they could remain in the City until tomorrow.
A notice on the G20 Meltdown website, maintained by those associated with last week's demonstration in the City of London, said: "The question is, will people feel like just going home, meek and mild, after laying flowers?
"Some of us may feel strongly like staying at that place until Ian Tomlinson and his family get justice. Will there ever be such a chance again to turn the world upside down?"
Mr Tomlinson's family said today they were "hopeful" action would be taken against any police officer who contributed to his death.
Speaking on behalf of relatives, Paul King said it had been painful to watch footage of the "violent assault" on his stepfather, Ian Tomlinson.
"Ian was a much-loved and warm-hearted man," he said.
"We are still coming to terms with his tragic death under such tragic circumstances.
"We are hopeful that the Independent Police Complaints Commission will fulfil their duty to carry out a full investigation into his death and action will be taken against any police officer who contributed to Ian's death through his conduct.
"The developments of the past week, particularly the footage shown of Ian suffering a violent assault from police, have been painful to watch."
Mr King (26) of east London, was speaking before a memorial march by protesters through London to lay flowers at the site of Mr Tomlinson's death.
The family did not join the march, but Mr King told protesters: "We thank you for remembering Ian today.
"We also want to ask all of you here today to honour Ian's memory by making it a peaceful and respectful march."
PA