It's going to be anarchy

Notorious anti-capitalist groups such as the Wombles and Dissent want to cause widespread disruption at some of the Capital's largest companies on July 4.

It will be the third consecutive day of marches in Edinburgh, following a massive Make Poverty History protest on Saturday July 2, and a Stop the War Coalition march on the Sunday.

The groups involved are the same ones behind much of the May Day violence in London in recent years, prompting fears that shops in Edinburgh could face a repair bill running into tens of thousands of pounds.

The Carnival for Full Enjoyment is set to attract hundreds of anarchists from around the UK, who want to launch "revenge" attacks on large financial businesses such as the Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Life.

Jobcentres, the sheriff clerk's office and global giants such as McDonald's and Starbucks are also likely to be targeted as part of the anti-G8 demonstration.

One insider said the group would try to stage a sit-down protest in the RBS St Andrew Square headquarters, before taking their protest along Princes Street and up Lothian Road.

Plans for the July 4 protest were drawn up at a meeting in Nottingham two weeks ago, attended by around 100 anarchists.

An insider who attended the meeting said: "It was chaired by members of the South East Assembly, an umbrella organisation that includes the hardcore Wombles. A group representing the Carnival for Full Enjoyment asked activists to join them on July 4 in launching revenge attacks on jobcentres, sheriff's offices and call centres. They plan to storm the offices of the Royal Bank and then Standard Life over what they consider 'sweat-shop' conditions."

Anarchists were due to finalise plans this morning at the Communication Workers' Union club on Brunswick Street.

Dissent and the Wombles have already issued an e-mail appeal to anti-capitalists to bring drums and musical instruments on July 4 to create a "carnival atmosphere" on city streets.

Groups who have been invited include the Cardiff Anarchist Network, South East Assembly, Cambridge Anarchist Network, Critical Mass, Wimmin Against the G8 and Edinburgh Re-shape.

It is believed many of the groups will try to hijack the peaceful Make Poverty History march on July 2, or Sir Bob Geldof's Long Walk to Justice rally on Wednesday July 6.

The anti-globalisation group Dissent - which calls for "direct action" to overthrow capitalism - said on its website: "Meet central Edinburgh July 4. Bring noise, music, yourselves and friends for action against the G8 that highlights our resistance in work, out of work and wherever we live."

A police spokesman said the force was aware of the Carnival for Full Enjoyment. He added: "We will have a number of contingency plans in place to deal with any challenges, but we hope that Edinburgh will have peaceful protests."

Council leader Donald Anderson added: "We are aware of the group but have not had an official approach from them to hold an event. For health and safety reasons, marches or large-scale events have to be organised in conjunction with councils.

"A spokesman for RBS said the company had not been aware of the Carnival for Full Enjoyment, but would take action against any protesters.

He added: "We have robust procedures in place to deal with events like this."