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Thousands join Black Lives Matter demo in Hyde Park following George Floyd killing

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Thousands of demonstrators chanted "no justice, no peace" as they gathered in London's Hyde Park to take part in a Black Lives Matter protest.

The event was organised following the shocking killing of George Floyd, who died after white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed pressing down on his neck with his knee.

The footage has sparked outrage around the world. Many held banners saying "I can't breathe" - the words Mr Floyd repeatedly told the officer shortly before he passed out.

Others said the UK is not innocent and demanded justice in tackling racism. US President Donald Trump has come under fire for threatening to bring in the military to tackle disorder, and today Boris Johnson was pressed on why he had stayed silent -

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