Anti-capitalist Halloween event spooks Wharfers
Wharf employees will be on the look-out for anti-capitalist wizards and demons this Halloween.
A legion of fancy-dressed groups will be gathering outside the former Lehman Brothers office on 25 Bank Street to "dance on the grave of capitalism" on Friday evening.
While it has been billed as a peaceful gathering, workers at the Wharf building are being warned to dress down or possibly leave early to avoid the event.
The bank's office became the eye of the financial storm in September when the company filed for bankruptcy.
Japanese bank Nomura later snapped up several of the former Wall Street giant's European and Middle Eastern operations for a nominal fee.
Plans for the occasion have been circulating around the internet for some time, with participants being urged to don their best fancy dress and take magic wands to the meeting point.
Although organisers say the protest will be non-violent, police and security on the estate has been beefed up in advance of the 5pm start.
An internal memo has already been mailed to 25 Bank Street staff warning them that participants may attempt to gain entry to the building or approach workers for "trick or treat".
Employees have been advised not to carry corporate branded items such as sports and laptop bags, and to leave the estate instead of visiting nearby pubs after hours.
Police have made it clear they will not tolerate anyone provoking the demonstrators.
But plans have been put in place to seal off 25 Bank Street if the protest becomes threatening.
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