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Protesters, commuters, police and the world's press descended on the City as talk of the G20 summit dominated London.

Events began early on Wednesday outside Bank station, as thousands from around the country plan to make their voices heard.

Newham Council has revealed street closures around the Excel Centre in preparation for the London Summit.

The Connaught Bridge will be closed from 6am until midnight, while roads at the western end of Excel, including Western Gateway, Seagull Lane, Sandstone Lane and Tidal Basin Road, will also be shut.

Wharfers are being warned to prepare for a week of chaos caused by the London Summit.

At the Excel Centre on April 2 world leaders will meet for urgent talks. That means transport closures around Docklands will be coupled with planned protests on Wednesday and Thursday next week.

Global leaders heading to the London Summit have been told not to repeat the problems of the '30s.

The President of the World Bank Group Robert Zoellick said countries must toughen their stance to protectionism and agree to report trade restricting to the World Trade Organisation.

Demonstrations surrounding the upcoming G20 summit are being planned as peaceful events by the groups taking part.

However, some organisers concede a minority of individuals attending may not be coming with benign intentions.

The arrival of the G20 in Docklands looks likely to spark a host of protests across the capital.

World leaders are attending the London Summit in Excel on April 2 to discuss the global economic crisis following invitations from Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

The Excel Centre has been selected to host the London economic summit in April.

The exhibition centre in the Royal Docks will be the focus of world scrutiny when international leaders and finance ministers from across the globe meet there on April 2 to discuss the economic crisis.