Prosecutions still ‘hanging over heads of Black Lives Matter supporters from Derry
Some of the crowd who gathered at Guildhall Square on June 6
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Three individuals who attended a Black Lives Matter protest in Derry are living with the threat of prosecution hanging over their heads almost one year on.
Following the murder of black American man George Floyd on May 25, 2020, people around the world took to the streets in protest.
An ‘anti-racist’ rally was organised at Guildhall Square on June 6.
On the day local police officers issued 57 fines for breaches of the Coronavirus Health Protection Regulations.
Individuals were also told that they could face prosecution.
Council headquarters in Derry to be lit up this evening to mark anniversary of George Floyd s death
Vigil also being held in Guildhall Square this afternoon
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The headquarters of Derry City and Strabane District Council will be lit up this evening to mark the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd in the US.
The 46-year-old was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25 last year.
His death sparked a wave of protests across the world.
The Strand Road council building will be lit up yellow, pink and turquoise this evening to commemorate the first anniversary of Mr Floyd s death.
Mayor takes the knee in support of Black Lives Matter
George Floyd remembered at Derry vigil on first anniversary of his murder
Mayor Brian Tierney and Lilian Seenoi Barr from the North West Migrants Forum taking the knee at this afternoon s vigil in Guildhall Square on the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
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A minute s silence was held at a vigil in Derry this afternoon in remembrance of George Floyd on the first anniversary of his death
Derek Chauvin, one of four police officers who arrived on the scene in Minneapolis, Minnesota and knelt on the neck of the 46-year-old for nine minutes and 29 seconds, is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of his murder.