Pillow fighters enjoyed a huge fight in a south London park today despite fears the event had been scrapped.
Dozens of people arrived at Kennington Park on Saturday to celebrate the 7th International Pillow Fight Day but saw police officers guarding the area, sparking rumours it had been cancelled.
The event, which was celebrated in cities across the world, was due to take in Trafalgar Square but was moved to the park after failing to secure official approval.
In a Facebook post, organisers Focal Local said they wanted to make the pillow fight legal this year but had been “threatened with legal action”.
Despite warnings the pillow fight had been cancelled a flash mob began softly hitting one another as police watched from the sidelines.
Nikki Patel and Dom Man, both 25, who attended last year's event in Trafalgar Square, said: "It's a ritual. It's not as violent as last year - it definitely seems a bit more mellow.
"It's all in good spirits. The purpose of this is to have some fun - and it's free."
