Tony Blair Book Signing In Dublin: Shoes And Eggs Thrown Amid Unrest At First Public Memoirs Event

Tony Blair has faced the wrath of around 200 anti-war protesters and an attempted citizen's arrest during the first public signing of his rapidly-selling memoirs in Dublin.

Shoes and eggs were hurled at the former prime minister and scuffles broke out upon his arrival at Eason's bookstore in the Irish capital, despite heavy security.

Activists clashed with Gardai as they tried to push down a security barrier outside the O'Connell Street shop, which had already been locked down in the anticipation of trouble.