British anti-racism protesters briefly clashed with mounted police on Saturday after thousands gathered in central London to voice their anger at police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Police officers on horses are seen as police clash with demonstrators during a Black Lives Matter protest near Downing street in London, following the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, London, Britain, June 6, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
Earlier more than a thousand protesters marched past the U.S. Embassy on the south bank of the River Thames, blocking traffic and holding placards. “I have come down in support of black people who have been ill-treated for many, many, many, many, years. It is time for a change,” said one protester, 39-year-old primary school teacher Aisha Pemberton.
Demonstrations also took place in other British cities, and reclusive street artist Banksy published a new artwork online which showed the U.S. flag being set alight by a candle that formed part of a memorial to an anonymous, black, silhouetted figure.
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