Oxford protesters march against Cecil Rhodes statue

Campaigners have taken to the streets calling for the removal of a statue of the British imperialist, Cecil Rhodes, at an Oxford University college.

About 150 protesters took part in the march which gathered at Oriel College, the home of the statue.

The BBC's Robert Pigott was there.

(Photo: Students protest under the statue of Cecil Rhodes outside Oriel College in Oxford University, on March 9th. Credit: Reuters)