George Floyd protests

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Violent protesters could be jailed within 24 hours of arrest

June 12, 2020

Anyone who causes vandalism, criminal damage or assaults police officers during Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests this weekend could be jailed within 24 hours of arrest, it has been reported. Magistrates have been instructed by Justice Sectary Robert Buckland to extend their opening hours and fast-track cases related the ongoing demonstrations in a similar response […]

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Thousands take the knee for George Floyd at Parliament Square protest

June 6, 2020

Anti-racism protesters hit the streets in cities across Britain today as uproar continues over the death of George Floyd. Despite Government pleas to avoid groups of more than six to prevent the spread of coronavirus, thousands of people filled Parliament Square demonstrating against police brutality against black people. Riots spread across the US after a […]

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Journalists attacked as they cover London’s George Floyd protests

June 4, 2020

Two Australian reporters were assaulted as they tried to do their jobs amid demonstrations in London over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd. Nine News Europe correspondent Sophie Walsh says she feared for her life as a man carrying what was thought to be a screwdriver yelled ‘Allah Akbar’ before making stabbing motions […]

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Thousands gather at Hyde Park for Black Lives Matter protest

June 3, 2020

A huge crowd of protesters have gathered in London to throw their support behind the Black Lives Matter movement and call for an end to racism following the death of George Floyd. Protests have been held across the UK in light of similar action across the US after the death of George at the hands […]

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