Syrian children were among those who stood outside Westminster as world leaders gathered to discuss raising funds for the migrant crisis.

Around 50 people stationed themselves outside Westminster ahead of the meeting and reconstructed a bombed school to show the plight of children in the warzone.

Save the Children CEO Tanya Steele, said: "Despite the challenges on the ground and the ferocity of the war, we have a real opportunity to make a significant difference to Syrian children’s lives.

"Our message to leaders meeting and the international community is simple: from the next school year onwards, every Syrian child should have the opportunity to learn.

"We cannot stand by and accept that we may see a lost generation of children who have never had the chance to go to school.”

Delegates from the UK, Germany, Kuwait, Norway and the United Nations co-hosted the conference, which led to more than $10 billion dollars being raised for the humanitarian crisis.

The gathering saw road closures across Westminster over three days, with a heavy police presence patrolling the area.

Westminster road closures took place across three days around the UN Syria conference

The Metropolitan Police were unable to comment on the reason behind increased security and said: "An appropriate policing plan was in place.

"We don't get into the details behind the reasoning of the procedures."