And, they think they are a force for good?

When will the left learn that these destructive protesters do their cause more harm than good?

Hundreds of anti-capitalism protesters clashed with police outside the Gleneagles Hotel last night after a day of mayhem in which shops, cars and businesses were attacked.

The day of violence began with running battles in the historic town of Stirling.

As the evening drew in, hundreds of riot police charged the demonstrators who briefly breached the security fence around the G8 summit venue.

The chaotic scenes unfolded in a wheat field less than a mile from where the world leaders are meeting to discuss poverty and global warming. The clash followed a peaceful march in the neighbouring town of Auchterarder.

Rioters hurled missiles, including stones and turf, and refused to disperse until they were charged by lines of police in combat uniform carrying shields and baton

And, who led the charge?

George Galloway, the Respect MP, led the marchers close to the hotel gates before hundreds of protesters breached the agreed route and reached the 6ft high security fence that stretches for five miles around Gleneagles.