A car containing Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall has been attacked by protesters in violent scenes after MPs voted to raise tuition fees in England to up to £9,000 per year.
A window was cracked and their car hit by paint, but the couple were unharmed.In angry scenes, protesters battled with police in Parliament Square and attacked buildings, including the Treasury and the Supreme Court.
Ambulance services say 37 people were hurt. The police made 22 arrests.
Prime Minister David Cameron said it was "shocking and regrettable" that protesters had attacked the prince's car.
Clarence House said the royal couple were safe and attending the Royal Variety performance as scheduled.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson said there would be a "very serious and very detailed investigation" into the disturbances, in which 10 police officers have been injured.
Protests spread to the West End with demonstrators breaking shop windows in Oxford Street.
Violent scenes Riot police had to force back protesters who were smashing windows of the the Treasury and the Supreme Court.
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