The anti-globalisation demonstrations began on Thursday, as US President George W Bush attended the summit EU leaders' summit. But they became more violent on the second day as European leaders focusing talks on expanding the EU.

Medics had to attend to the injured

Even police vehicles became subject to attack

Table and chairs from local cafes in the downtown area were burnt

The rioters took apart pavements to stock up on ammunition...

...and then took their aim

Riot police were on the receiving end of the cobblestones

Nine policemen have been injured in two days of clashes

Among the protesters were anti-globalisation activists, socialists, environmentalists and others

During Mr Bush's presence, demonstrators stressed their opposition to his missile defence plans...

...Others attacked America's use of the death penalty