Photos of protests in Falmouth, Cornwall: Extinction Rebellion, SAS

A number of different groups were behind the different actions being carried out, which largely revolved around calls for action over the climate emergency.

Devon and Cornwall Police has thanked the groups for staging peaceful protests today and also in the St Ives and Carbis Bay area yesterday.

Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said: "We know that many people hope to use this as an opportunity to share their views and have their voices heard on a global stage.

"Devon and Cornwall Police support the right to protest peacefully.

"I am reassured to hear that the protests that have taken place over the past few days have passed peacefully, without disorder and without significant disruption to local communities.

“The vast majority of groups have engaged positively with our officers and Police Liaison Teams on the ground and I am hopeful that this continues in the coming days.”

With another day of the G7 Leaders’ Summit remaining and a number of planned protests due to take place, the force said it was keen to continue working with protest groups, but warned: "Where necessary, we will take robust action against anyone looking to cause disruption or disorder.

"We will continue to balance the right to protest with the rights of local communities to go about their daily business and ask everyone to play their part in helping us maintain that balance.

"You’ll be able to see our Police Liaison Teams working across the counties this weekend wearing light blue tabards. If you have any questions or want to talk to us about protest, please speak to one of the team in person or contact: G7Engagement@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk"

One of the biggest protests taking place in Falmouth today was by Extinction Rebellion, which centred around Kimberley Park but also included elements in the town centre. Pictures: Ryan Morwood and Kathy White/Falmouth Packet

A well-attended 'paddle out' protest also took place at Gyllyngvase Beach this morning, organised by Surfers Against Sewage. Pictures: Ben Birchill/PA Wire

A protest through the town centre called for the use of chemical weapons in Tigray, Ethiopia to be stopped. Pictures: David Barnicoat

In smaller actions, Oxfam set up caricatures of the leaders sitting down on deck chairs at Swanpool Beach. The charity is calling on the G7 countries to commit to cutting emissions further and faster and provide more finance to help the most vulnerable countries respond to the impacts of climate change. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

And on the Church Street car park, Falmouth's designated protest site, Mindful Medicine Cornwall held an Engaging Together for Change event involving a meditation protest, which was followed by The Fete of the Earth event with Circo Kernow and Swamp Circus, hosting family activities. Stephanie Jackson, who led the meditation, said: "A lot of people I think want to do something, but are not really sure what. They don't want to get involved in aggressive protests, but they feel it would be great to find a peaceful solution to what's going on."