The branch, which appeared to be empty, was hit by a hail of missiles including plastic bottles and toilet rolls.
protest Blooded: A protester shouts at police as tensions rise
Scotland Yard said around 4,000 people had gathered outside the Bank and cordons had been put up in response to "increasing levels of violence".
Police also revealed 19 people had so far been arrested during today's disturbances, in addition to four yesterday.
Environmentalists, anarchists, anti-war protesters and workers hit by the financial crisis are demanding action from world leaders.
A small number of protesters, many with their faces covered by bandanas, broke into the RBS building after windows in the Bartholomew Lane entrance were smashed.
A printer and various other items of equipment were seen being thrown out of the window as the group ransacked the office.
Graffiti was also daubed on the side of the building and eggs were among a number of items thrown at it.
A blue office chair was used to smash one of the blacked-out windows as hundreds of protesters cheered.
A Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed that "a number" of arrests had been made in connection with windows being broken at RBS.
He said: "Officers have been deployed in personal protective equipment following earlier missiles being thrown and injuries to officers.
"We are aware of reports of people breaking the windows of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Police cordons remain in place."
Eleven people were arrested this morning after officers found police uniforms in the back of an armoured vehicle parked in the City of London.
Other arrests were for violent disorder, threatening behaviour, indecency, and one for possessing class A drugs.
A further four people were arrested yesterday - three for carrying knives and one for assault.
Witnesses said the RBS windows were initially broken by demonstrators using a metal pole.
Later a succession of speakers at a rally in Trafalgar Square criticised politicians for not doing enough to tackle global problems, including wars, and there were also attacks on the police for the briefings given ahead of this week's protests.
smash window A protester smashes a window at an RBS branch
City workers waved £10 notes at G20 protesters as thousands descended on London's financial heartland.
In Threadneedle Street, a line of police holding back protesters was overwhelmed by the demonstrators, who surged forward, briefly pinning officers against the wall.
Police retaliated with a surge of their own, as helmeted officers repelled the crowd with batons.
Marches to the Bank of England, in the City of London, are highlighting a variety of causes.
One banner read: "Arrest the war criminals".
Other banners included "Drop books, not bombs" and "War is terrorism".
protest Blooded: A protester shouts at police as tensions rise
Scotland Yard said around 4,000 people had gathered outside the Bank and cordons had been put up in response to "increasing levels of violence".
Police also revealed 19 people had so far been arrested during today's disturbances, in addition to four yesterday.
Environmentalists, anarchists, anti-war protesters and workers hit by the financial crisis are demanding action from world leaders.
A small number of protesters, many with their faces covered by bandanas, broke into the RBS building after windows in the Bartholomew Lane entrance were smashed.
A printer and various other items of equipment were seen being thrown out of the window as the group ransacked the office.
Graffiti was also daubed on the side of the building and eggs were among a number of items thrown at it.
A blue office chair was used to smash one of the blacked-out windows as hundreds of protesters cheered.
A Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed that "a number" of arrests had been made in connection with windows being broken at RBS.
He said: "Officers have been deployed in personal protective equipment following earlier missiles being thrown and injuries to officers.
"We are aware of reports of people breaking the windows of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Police cordons remain in place."
Eleven people were arrested this morning after officers found police uniforms in the back of an armoured vehicle parked in the City of London.
Other arrests were for violent disorder, threatening behaviour, indecency, and one for possessing class A drugs.
A further four people were arrested yesterday - three for carrying knives and one for assault.
Witnesses said the RBS windows were initially broken by demonstrators using a metal pole.
Later a succession of speakers at a rally in Trafalgar Square criticised politicians for not doing enough to tackle global problems, including wars, and there were also attacks on the police for the briefings given ahead of this week's protests.
smash window A protester smashes a window at an RBS branch
City workers waved £10 notes at G20 protesters as thousands descended on London's financial heartland.
In Threadneedle Street, a line of police holding back protesters was overwhelmed by the demonstrators, who surged forward, briefly pinning officers against the wall.
Police retaliated with a surge of their own, as helmeted officers repelled the crowd with batons.
Marches to the Bank of England, in the City of London, are highlighting a variety of causes.
One banner read: "Arrest the war criminals".
Other banners included "Drop books, not bombs" and "War is terrorism".
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