British Prime Minister Gordon Brown greets Olypic torch despite protests

The Olympic torch has made its way to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Downing Street, even as protesters continue to scuffle with police.

Campaigners had called on Brown to ignore Sunday's torch relay. But he has always insisted that taking part does not mean he condones China's human rights record.

Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis carried the torch through Downing Street's famous black gates and handed it on to a man in a wheelchair as Brown and Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell looked on.

Meanwhile, police and protesters clashed outside the prime minister's residence.