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Thousands gather in Sheffield Black Lives Matter protest

Over three thousand Sheffielders joined a demonstration at Devonshire Green on Saturday afternoon in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The protest was organised by local activists following the death of an unarmed African American, George Floyd, who was murdered at the hands of police in Minnesota sparking protests across the USA and worldwide. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!

Sheffield vigil for Black Lives Matter

A demonstration in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement is being organised this Saturday in Sheffield by local activists. The vigil is being held in response to the murder by Minnesota police officers of George Floyd which has sparked protests across the USA and worldwide. Sheffield Live! reporter Azz Mohammed spoke to organiser and activist Abdullah Okud.