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The demonstrations, stimulated by the death of George Floyd in the United States, are being held in cities consisting of London, Manchester, Cardiff, Leicester and Sheffield.
Home Secretary Priti Patel stated the social distancing guidance was “for the security of all of us”, while Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Penis said the protests were “unlawful”.
Protests started in the United States after a video emerged of Mr Floyd, 46, being arrested by four officers on 25 Might in Minneapolis.
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In Cardiff, black protesters held up placards stating “my life matters” and “I can’t breathe”.
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Boxer Anthony Joshua joined protesters in Watford, Hertfordshire.
At a protest in his home town of Watford, Britain’s world heavyweight champ boxer Anthony Joshua informed the crowds: “We can no longer sit back and stay silent on this senseless, unlawful killing and sly bigotry on another person.”
In central London, protesters dropped to one knee and raised their fists in the air outside the United States embassy amidst chants of “silence is violence” and “colour is not a criminal offense”.
Sarah Law, a 27- year-old train manager, stated there was a “fantastic environment” at the protest in London. She said: “I do not desire my future children to experience what I have. It’s time for us all to unite together regardless of our race and stand up for what is right.”
On The Other Hand, in Glasgow, anti-racism advocates relabelled streets that have links to the servant trade, replacing street signs with the names of
