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Students and Police Clash During UK Tuition Hike Protests

UK students are marching in London against proposals to increase fees and tuition costs as part of government austerity measures.
Image: Protesters clash with police outside London Starbucks
Police officers stand guard outside a Starbucks as they clash with protesters after a march against university fees in London on November 19, 2014. The demonstration organised by the Student Assembly Against Austerity, alongside the Young Greens and National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts demands free education and an end to tuition fees, education cuts and student debt.JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP - Getty Images

Police officers stand guard outside a Starbucks as they clash with protesters after a march against university fees in London on Wednesday. Protesters tried to smash the window of the store while patrons were inside. The demonstration organized by the Student Assembly Against Austerity, alongside the Young Greens and National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts, demands free education and an end to tuition fees, education cuts and student debt.

Image: Student protesters walk through central London
Protesters walk through central London during a student march against university fees on Nov. 19. The demonstration organised by the Student Assembly Against Austerity, alongside the Young Greens and National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts demands free education and an end to tuition fees, education cuts and student debt.JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP - Getty Images