15,000 people attended Battle bonfire and torchlight parade

Effigies of President Bush and his government were booed by spectators and burnt on the bonfire.

Police said Saturday evening was a "resounding success", with only six arrests for public order, criminal damage and minor offences.

Four people were taken to hospital and ambulance crews treated a number of other people for minor injuries.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a number of small bonfire-related incidents.

Transport police were on duty at Lewes Station to control the 18,000 people who arrived at the event by train.

Minor issues

"In the main, most people were well behaved and acted responsibly," said Supt Cliff Parrot.

"The bonfire societies who responded to minor issues throughout the evening ensured a safe and well controlled event."

In Battle, 15,000 people gathered for a torchlight procession through the town.

An effigy of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, inspired by the prime minister and chancellor's "Punch and Judy" antics, was burnt at the event.

Two members of the Battle Bonfire Boyes, Mark Oldroyd, 42, and Matt Southam, 26, spent six weeks building the 13ft by 8ft model.