Thousands of people have gathered in London today to protest the death of George Floyd, who died after saying ‘I can’t breathe’ as a police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck, Mirror UK report.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in London and elsewhere in the UK in solidarity with protesters in the US over the death of George Floyd.
Demonstrators holding placards reading “Racism has no place”, “Justice for George Floyd” and “Black Lives Matter” met at Trafalgar Square this afternoon and marched on the US Embassy.
Demonstrators block the road as they gather outside the US Embassy in London (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
They could be heard chanting “I can’t breathe” – the excruciating words last words George Floyd said while police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on his neck.
In a clip that went viral, Chauvin who has been sacked and charged with murder can be seen pressing on Mr Floyd’s neck as he screams “please, please” and calls for his mum, saying he cannot breathe.
The video has caused outrage all over the world, with petitions being signed and protests being organised to fight against police brutality and racism.
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The protest in London today comes after an event in Peckham on Saturday and is set to be followed by several more in the capital next week.
A banner from the event reads: “We are doing this to place pressure on the American government and show that this is a worldwide issue.”
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