A BlackLivesMatter protest is taking place outside Downing Street following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd. skymarkwhite says that whilst there have been some scuffles, the 'vast majority' have been 'very peaceful' Read the latest:
An object, which appeared to be a plastic bottle, was thrown at officers outside Downing Street, PA reported.Some officers were seen"taking a knee" earlier in the day, however as protesters knelt at 6pm none of the officers joined them.
Mr Floyd was an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes as he told them"I can't breathe". He moved to Minneapolis after being released from prison and was known as a"gentle giant" who was trying to turn his life around.
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