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UK protests began as British police said they hope justice will be done in the US.
Wednesday 3 June 2020 13:20, UK
Hundreds of people have descended on Hyde Park as worldwide outrage continues to grow over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
Crowd gathers in Hyde Park to protest
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Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Hyde Park over the death of George Floyd as Britain's police say they are "horrified" by the violence and destruction in the US.
The protest in central London started at 1pm in solidarity with protests in the US, with people flocking to the park in crowds.
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One protester told Sky News' Mark White she wanted people to stand up for friends, family and colleagues.
Speaking about the events in the US, she said: "It's heartbreaking to watch".
It comes after chief constables of forces from across the UK released a joint statement saying: "We stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life.
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"Justice and accountability should follow."
They highlighted the "long-established tradition of policing by consent" in the UK and added: "We will tackle bias, racism or discrimination wherever we find it."
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