George Floyd: Hundreds of anti-racism protesters 'take the knee' in UK cities
People pay tribute to Mr Floyd as protests continue more than two weeks after his death in Minneapolis.
Wednesday 10 June 2020 21:15, UK
Hundreds of anti-racism protesters kneeled in cities across the UK in honour of George Floyd as demonstrations continue more than two weeks after his death.
People in York held up Black Lives Matter signs as they kneeled for 8 minutes and 46 seconds - the amount of time a police officer pressed his knee on Mr Floyd's neck.
Those who took part were lined-up in rows, in keeping with social distancing guidelines.
A child was seen holding a sign reading "my life matters" in Windrush Square in Brixton, south London, as part of demonstrations in the capital.
Dozens of people in south knelt down with one clenched fist in the air as an empowering symbol of resistance to oppression
Activists were also seen kneeling at College Green in Bristol.
The city has attracted international attention after the statue of slaver trader Edward Colston was thrown in the harbour.
Arsenal FC players also kneeled before their friendly with Brentford on Wednesday.
"Taking the knee" became a symbol of the black community's fight against police brutality after the American footballer Colin Kaepernick stooped during the national anthem in 2016.
It has formed part of the Black Lives Matter protests that have been ongoing since Mr Floyd was killed in Minneapolis on 25 May.
The 46-year-old was buried in the city of Houston, Texas, where he grew up after an emotional funeral service on Tuesday.
His brother, Philonise Floyd, has said he "didn't deserve to die over $20" as he urged politicians on Wednesday to make sure his death "wasn't in vain".